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To Engineer Is Human

The Role of Failure in Successful Design

de Henry Petroski ...

Narrado por Matthew Boston ...

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8 hora 34 minutos

How did a simple design error cause one of the great disasters of the 1980s—the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel? What made the graceful and innovative Tacoma Narrows Bridge twist apart in a mild wind in 1940? How did an oversized waterlily inspire the magnificent Crystal Palace, the crowning achievement of Victorian architecture and engineering? These are some of ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

How did a simple design error cause one of the great disasters of the 1980s—the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel? What made the graceful and innovative Tacoma Narrows Bridge twist apart in a mild wind in 1940? How did an oversized waterlily inspire the magnificent Crystal Palace, the crowning achievement of Victorian architecture and engineering? These are some of
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The Woman on the Bridge

de Holly Seddon ...

Narrado por Olivia Dowd ...

Completo

10 hora 43 minutos

'Strangers On A Train meets The Pact in this high concept thriller: daring, dramatic and totally original, I loved it.' Gillian McAllisterHow far would you go to save a perfect stranger?Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer.Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she wi... ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

'Strangers On A Train meets The Pact in this high concept thriller: daring, dramatic and totally original, I loved it.' Gillian McAllisterHow far would you go to save a perfect stranger?Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer.Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she wi...
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BEZOS vs. MUSK

A GLOBAL BATTLE

de Dan Bleigh ...

Narrado por Ray Mullins ...

Completo

3 hora 48 minutos

There is a hidden agenda in Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’s space exploration to colonize Mars and the Moon. The media portray them as Americans who are rekindling space exploration that was once dominated by the rivalry between the United States and the extinct Soviet Union.Before you write off what I have just said, hear me out. For more than a decade, I’ve closely studied the lives of Bezos and Musk ... Leer más

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There is a hidden agenda in Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’s space exploration to colonize Mars and the Moon. The media portray them as Americans who are rekindling space exploration that was once dominated by the rivalry between the United States and the extinct Soviet Union.Before you write off what I have just said, hear me out. For more than a decade, I’ve closely studied the lives of Bezos and Musk
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Climate Change Explained: Key Facts And Solutions For A Sustainable Future

de Ruth Simon ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Michelle G ...

Completo

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

$5.99 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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Building the Future: Modern Civil Engineering Techniques

de Gavin T. Railton ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Mason G ...

Completo

3 hora 46 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the groundbreaking innovations transforming the landscape of civil engineering in "Building the Future: Modern Civil Engineering Techniques." This comprehensive guide delves into the cutting-edge methods and technologies revolutionizing the field, offering practical insights for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike. Uncover how ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the groundbreaking innovations transforming the landscape of civil engineering in "Building the Future: Modern Civil Engineering Techniques." This comprehensive guide delves into the cutting-edge methods and technologies revolutionizing the field, offering practical insights for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike. Uncover how
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Operaciones de Equipos de Movimientos de Tierra

de Richard Skiba ...

Narrado por Voz Digital Santiago G ...

Completo

15 hora 54 minutos

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Las Operaciones de Equipos de Movimiento de Tierras sirven como una guía integral que abarca una amplia variedad de equipos de movimiento de tierras y sus correspondientes operaciones. Abarcando un espectro amplio de maquinaria, profundiza en las complejidades de minicargadoras, cargadores frontales, retroexcavadoras, excavadoras, bulldozers, ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Las Operaciones de Equipos de Movimiento de Tierras sirven como una guía integral que abarca una amplia variedad de equipos de movimiento de tierras y sus correspondientes operaciones. Abarcando un espectro amplio de maquinaria, profundiza en las complejidades de minicargadoras, cargadores frontales, retroexcavadoras, excavadoras, bulldozers,
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Freight Futures: Innovations in Transporting Goods

de Gavin T. Railton ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Martin G ...

Completo

4 hora 31 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Freight Futures: Innovations in Transporting Goods is your gateway to the cutting-edge strategies reshaping how products move around the world. In an era defined by digital integration, sustainability imperatives, and shifting consumer demands, mastering freight optimization has never been more critical. This book empowers logistics professionals, ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Freight Futures: Innovations in Transporting Goods is your gateway to the cutting-edge strategies reshaping how products move around the world. In an era defined by digital integration, sustainability imperatives, and shifting consumer demands, mastering freight optimization has never been more critical. This book empowers logistics professionals,
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Draining New Orleans

The 300-Year Quest to Dewater the Crescent City

de Richard Campanella ...

Narrado por Chris Abernathy ...

Completo

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

$24.99 USD

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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Smarter Than the Storm

Championing the AI-Climate Nexus for a Truly Sustainable Future

de Amitabh Kant, Siddharth Sinha ...

Narrado por Adwait Karambelkar ...

Completo

9 hora 13 minutos

'This book provides a timely exploration of complex dynamics, offering a compelling and clear-sighted view of the interplay between AI, energy and sustainability.'- Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA)'A book of crucial importance. Innovation for clean and efficient activities and infrastructure will be critical. Investment will be at centre stage. So too, AI. A ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

'This book provides a timely exploration of complex dynamics, offering a compelling and clear-sighted view of the interplay between AI, energy and sustainability.'- Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA)'A book of crucial importance. Innovation for clean and efficient activities and infrastructure will be critical. Investment will be at centre stage. So too, AI. A
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Trains for Beginners: A Clear Guide to the Engineering Behind Rail Travel

de Alexander Hayes ...

Narrado por Alexander Hayes ...

Completo

1 horas 50 minutos

Unlock the fascinating engineering behind global railway transit and transform your daily commute into an adventure. Perfect for curious minds eager to understand hidden infrastructure, this accessible guide decodes the mechanics of how steel wheels effortlessly move massive loads. Dive into the physical science that powers modern transportation networks.Whether you are relaxing on a long-distance ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Unlock the fascinating engineering behind global railway transit and transform your daily commute into an adventure. Perfect for curious minds eager to understand hidden infrastructure, this accessible guide decodes the mechanics of how steel wheels effortlessly move massive loads. Dive into the physical science that powers modern transportation networks.Whether you are relaxing on a long-distance
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Panama Fever

The Epic Story of One of the Greatest Human Achievements of All Time — the Building of the Panama Canal

de Matthew Parker ...

Narrado por William Dufris ...

Completo

17 hora 44 minutos

The building of the Panama Canal was one of the greatest engineering feats in human history. A tale of exploration, conquest, money, politics, and medicine, Panama Fever charts the challenges that marked the long, labyrinthine road to the building of the canal. Drawing on a wealth of new materials and sources, Matthew Parker brings to life the men who recognized the impact a canal would have on ... Leer más

$29.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The building of the Panama Canal was one of the greatest engineering feats in human history. A tale of exploration, conquest, money, politics, and medicine, Panama Fever charts the challenges that marked the long, labyrinthine road to the building of the canal. Drawing on a wealth of new materials and sources, Matthew Parker brings to life the men who recognized the impact a canal would have on
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The Big Roads

The Untold Story of the Engineers, Visionaries, and Trailblazers Who Created the American Superhighways

de Earl Swift ...

Narrado por Rob Shapiro ...

Completo

12 hora 31 minutos

A man-made wonder, a connective network, an economic force, a bringer of blight and sprawl and the possibility of escape—the U.S. interstate system transformed America. The Big Roads presents the surprising history of how we got from dirt tracks to expressways in the space of a single lifetime.Earl Swift brings to light the visionaries who created these essential highways as well as the critics ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

A man-made wonder, a connective network, an economic force, a bringer of blight and sprawl and the possibility of escape—the U.S. interstate system transformed America. The Big Roads presents the surprising history of how we got from dirt tracks to expressways in the space of a single lifetime.Earl Swift brings to light the visionaries who created these essential highways as well as the critics
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Floodpath

The Deadliest Man-Made Disaster of 20th Century America and the Making of Modern Los Angeles

de Jon Wilkman ...

Narrado por Charles Constant ...

Completo

10 hora

Just before midnight on March 12, 1928, the St. Francis Dam, a twenty-story-high concrete structure just fifty miles north of Los Angeles, suddenly collapsed, releasing a devastating flood that roared fifty-four miles to the Pacific Ocean, destroying everything in its path. It was a horrific catastrophe, yet one which today is virtually forgotten.With research gathered over more than two decades, ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Just before midnight on March 12, 1928, the St. Francis Dam, a twenty-story-high concrete structure just fifty miles north of Los Angeles, suddenly collapsed, releasing a devastating flood that roared fifty-four miles to the Pacific Ocean, destroying everything in its path. It was a horrific catastrophe, yet one which today is virtually forgotten.With research gathered over more than two decades,
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Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs

Fifty Years of Learning

de Peter J. Vine ...

Narrado por Chris Sorensen ...

Completo

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

$13.99 USD

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

Manual on how to expand operations, legal requirements, and pricing strategies

de Randy Russell ...

Narrado por Laurance Davis ...

Completo

2 hora 8 minutos

Embark on a strategic journey to elevate your freight brokerage business with "Freight Broker Business Startup: Manual on How to Expand Operations, Navigate Legal Requirements, and Implement Winning Pricing Strategies." This comprehensive guide is your indispensable companion, meticulously crafted to empower freight brokers with the knowledge and tactics needed to scale operations, ensure ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Embark on a strategic journey to elevate your freight brokerage business with "Freight Broker Business Startup: Manual on How to Expand Operations, Navigate Legal Requirements, and Implement Winning Pricing Strategies." This comprehensive guide is your indispensable companion, meticulously crafted to empower freight brokers with the knowledge and tactics needed to scale operations, ensure
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Crane Operations

de Richard Skiba ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Cole G ...

Completo

12 hora 3 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.CRANE OPERATIONS offers a comprehensive guide on crane operation, spanning various crane types and their associated tasks for safe and efficient operation. Chapters delineate static cranes such as tower cranes, derrick and portal boom cranes, bridge and gantry cranes, and more, providing insights into their features and operational nuances. Mobile ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.CRANE OPERATIONS offers a comprehensive guide on crane operation, spanning various crane types and their associated tasks for safe and efficient operation. Chapters delineate static cranes such as tower cranes, derrick and portal boom cranes, bridge and gantry cranes, and more, providing insights into their features and operational nuances. Mobile
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The Johnstown Flood

de David McCullough ...

Narrado por Edward Herrmann ...

Completo

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

$25.99 USD

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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Bridges for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Engineering That Connects Us

de Andrew Collier ...

Narrado por Andrew Collier ...

Completo

1 horas 47 minutos

Unlock the popular science of civil engineering to witness the epic battle against gravity on your daily commute. Every time you drive over a soaring suspension span or walk across an urban footbridge, invisible forces of tension and compression are fighting to keep you safely airborne.Perfect for relaxing weekend listening or long road trips, this accessible guide strips away intimidating jargon ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Unlock the popular science of civil engineering to witness the epic battle against gravity on your daily commute. Every time you drive over a soaring suspension span or walk across an urban footbridge, invisible forces of tension and compression are fighting to keep you safely airborne.Perfect for relaxing weekend listening or long road trips, this accessible guide strips away intimidating jargon
... Leer más
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Lights Out

A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath

de Ted Koppel ...

Narrado por Ted Koppel ...

Completo

8 hora 10 minutos

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Ted Koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on America’s power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the United States is shockingly unprepared.“Fascinating, frightening, and beyond timely.”—Anderson Cooper**Imagine a blackout lasting not days, but weeks or months. Tens of millions of people over several states are affected. For ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Ted Koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on America’s power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the United States is shockingly unprepared.“Fascinating, frightening, and beyond timely.”—Anderson Cooper**Imagine a blackout lasting not days, but weeks or months. Tens of millions of people over several states are affected. For
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City Limits

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

de Megan Kimble ...

Narrado por Megan Kimble ...

Completo

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

$20.99 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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Tous les Futurs Possibles

de Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrado por Voix Numérique Fabien G ...

Series Audiolibro 80 - Sciences, philosophie et réflexion
Completo

2 hora 48 minutos

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Tous les Futurs PossiblesEt si le futur n’était pas une trajectoire unique, mais un éventail de chemins que nous dessinons à chaque instant ?Entre utopies lumineuses et dystopies inquiétantes, entre progrès technologiques et effondrements possibles, ce livre explore les horizons multiples qui attendent l’humanité.Intelligence artificielle, ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Tous les Futurs PossiblesEt si le futur n’était pas une trajectoire unique, mais un éventail de chemins que nous dessinons à chaque instant ?Entre utopies lumineuses et dystopies inquiétantes, entre progrès technologiques et effondrements possibles, ce livre explore les horizons multiples qui attendent l’humanité.Intelligence artificielle,
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The Great Bridge

The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge

de David McCullough ...

Narrado por Edward Herrmann ...

Abreviado

10 hora 4 minutos

A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough. This gripping saga of the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the country’s boldest engineering achievements, reveals not only the politics and personalities behind "America’s Eiffel Tower," but charts New York’s ascent as a thriving metropolis.Around 1870, during the Age of ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough. This gripping saga of the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the country’s boldest engineering achievements, reveals not only the politics and personalities behind "America’s Eiffel Tower," but charts New York’s ascent as a thriving metropolis.Around 1870, during the Age of
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affiliate marketing pro

de evelyn taylor ...

Narrado por peter evans ...

Completo

3 hora 18 minutos

is a book for developement affiliate marketing ... Leer más

$11.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

is a book for developement affiliate marketing
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Colossus

Hoover Dam and the Making of the American Century

de Michael Hiltzik ...

Narrado por Norman Dietz ...

Completo

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

$23.99 USD

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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