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Data Empire

How Information Shaped Human History

by Roopika Risam ...

Narrated by Soneela Nankani ...

Unabridged

13 hours 58 min

The next chapter of human history should not be written by algorithms, it should be written by us. It is only by fully understanding how data has shaped our past that we can decide what role it plays in our future.We live in an era when trading our information for access can feel harmless or inevitable – yet from targeted advertising to mass surveillance, data shapes the course of our lives. How ... Read more

$26.99 AUD

The next chapter of human history should not be written by algorithms, it should be written by us. It is only by fully understanding how data has shaped our past that we can decide what role it plays in our future.We live in an era when trading our information for access can feel harmless or inevitable – yet from targeted advertising to mass surveillance, data shapes the course of our lives. How
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Breakneck

China's Quest to Engineer the Future

by Dan Wang ...

Narrated by Kevin Shen ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.From an indispensable voice on China, comes a riveting, first-hand account of China's seismic progress**For close to a decade, Dan Wang has been observing China’s tumultuous and astounding growth. The state has constructed towering bridges, gleaming railways and sprawling factories to improve economic outcomes in record time. But rapid change has also sent ripples of ... Read more

$26.99 AUD

**Brought to you by Penguin.From an indispensable voice on China, comes a riveting, first-hand account of China's seismic progress**For close to a decade, Dan Wang has been observing China’s tumultuous and astounding growth. The state has constructed towering bridges, gleaming railways and sprawling factories to improve economic outcomes in record time. But rapid change has also sent ripples of
... Read more
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Digital Minimalism

Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

by Cal Newport ...

Narrated by Will Damron ...

Unabridged

7 hours

Learn how to switch off and find calm - from the New York Times bestselling author of A World Without Email'Digital Minimalism is the Marie Kondo of technology' Evening Standard'An eloquent, powerful and enjoyably practical guide to cutting back on screen time' The Times'An urgent call to action for anyone serious about being in command of their own life' Ryan Holiday... ... Read more

$22.99 AUD

Learn how to switch off and find calm - from the New York Times bestselling author of A World Without Email'Digital Minimalism is the Marie Kondo of technology' Evening Standard'An eloquent, powerful and enjoyably practical guide to cutting back on screen time' The Times'An urgent call to action for anyone serious about being in command of their own life' Ryan Holiday...
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Blue Mind

How Water Makes You Happier, More Connected and Better at What You Do

by Wallace J. Nichols ...

Narrated by Wallace J. Nichols ...

Unabridged

9 hours 34 min

Why are we drawn to the ocean each summer? Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease? In Blue Mind, Wallace J. Nichols revolutionizes how we think about these questions, revealing the remarkable truth about the benefits of being in, on, under, or simply near water.Grounded in cutting-edge studies in neurobiology, cognitive psychology, economics, and medicine, and made real by ... Read more

$33.99 AUD

Why are we drawn to the ocean each summer? Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease? In Blue Mind, Wallace J. Nichols revolutionizes how we think about these questions, revealing the remarkable truth about the benefits of being in, on, under, or simply near water.Grounded in cutting-edge studies in neurobiology, cognitive psychology, economics, and medicine, and made real by
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Blood in the Machine

The Origins of the Rebellion Against Big Tech

by Brian Merchant ...

Narrated by Eric Jason Martin ...

Unabridged

15 hours 34 min

Longlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the YearThe "rich and gripping" true story of the first time machines came for human jobs—and how the Luddite uprising explains the power, threat, and toll of big tech and AI today (Naomi Klein)The most urgent story in modern tech begins not in Silicon Valley but two hundred years ago in rural England, when workers known as the Luddites rose up ... Read more

$47.99 AUD

Longlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the YearThe "rich and gripping" true story of the first time machines came for human jobs—and how the Luddite uprising explains the power, threat, and toll of big tech and AI today (Naomi Klein)The most urgent story in modern tech begins not in Silicon Valley but two hundred years ago in rural England, when workers known as the Luddites rose up
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Papyrus

THE MILLION-COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER

by Irene Vallejo ...

Narrated by Sophie Roberts ...

Unabridged

17 hours 28 min

THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERA FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE YEARAn enthralling 6,000-year journey through the history of books and readingLong before books were mass-produced, scrolls hand copied on reeds pulled from the Nile were the treasures of the ancient world. Emperors and Pharaohs were so determined to possess them that they dispatched emis... ... Read more

$46.99 AUD

THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERA FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE YEARAn enthralling 6,000-year journey through the history of books and readingLong before books were mass-produced, scrolls hand copied on reeds pulled from the Nile were the treasures of the ancient world. Emperors and Pharaohs were so determined to possess them that they dispatched emis...
... Read more
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The Secret Lives of Colour

by Kassia St Clair ...

Narrated by Kassia St Clair ...

Unabridged

8 hours 7 min

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.'Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde</st... ... Read more

$35.99 AUD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.'Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde</st...
... Read more
Audiobook

The Myth of Artificial Intelligence

Why Computers Can’t Think the Way We Do

by Erik J. Larson ...

Narrated by Perry Daniels ...

Unabridged

10 hours 9 min

Futurists insist that AI will soon eclipse the capacities of the most gifted human mind. What hope do we have against superintelligent machines? But we aren't really on the path to developing intelligent machines. In fact, we don't even know where that path might be.Erik Larson takes us on a tour of the landscape of AI to show how far we are from superintelligence, and what it would take to get ... Read more

$30.99 AUD

Futurists insist that AI will soon eclipse the capacities of the most gifted human mind. What hope do we have against superintelligent machines? But we aren't really on the path to developing intelligent machines. In fact, we don't even know where that path might be.Erik Larson takes us on a tour of the landscape of AI to show how far we are from superintelligence, and what it would take to get
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Strong Product People

A Complete Guide to Developing Great Product Managers

by Petra Wille ...

Narrated by Geri Murray ...

Unabridged

9 hours 49 min

Are you a product leader looking for advice on how to be certain that every product manager on your team lives up to their full potential? Do you want to make sure your product people are competent, empowered, and inspired, and would you like to know how you can best help them on this journey? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then this book is for you!By the end of this book, you ... Read more

$24.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you a product leader looking for advice on how to be certain that every product manager on your team lives up to their full potential? Do you want to make sure your product people are competent, empowered, and inspired, and would you like to know how you can best help them on this journey? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then this book is for you!By the end of this book, you
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With a Vengeance

A jaw-dropping and addictive thriller packed with twists

by Riley Sager ...

Narrated by Regina Reagan ...

Unabridged

9 hours 37 min

One train. No stops. A deadly game of survival and revenge.*'*A locked room thriller at its best! Nonstop suspense with twists and turns that will leave your head spinning' FREIDA MCFADDEN'Sager wields a deft hand in bringing all the elements together into a rip-roaring, tension-filled tale of greed, murder and revenge' DAVID BALDACCIIn 1942, six people destroyed Anna Matheson's family. Twelve ... Read more

$44.99 AUD

One train. No stops. A deadly game of survival and revenge.*'*A locked room thriller at its best! Nonstop suspense with twists and turns that will leave your head spinning' FREIDA MCFADDEN'Sager wields a deft hand in bringing all the elements together into a rip-roaring, tension-filled tale of greed, murder and revenge' DAVID BALDACCIIn 1942, six people destroyed Anna Matheson's family. Twelve
... Read more
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Path Between the Seas

by David McCullough ...

Narrated by Nelson Runger ...

Unabridged

31 hours 36 min

The National Book Award–winning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that transformed global trade routes and shaped modern American history, as told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough.A national bestseller and testament to human determination, The Path Between the Seas tells the ... Read more

$61.99 AUD

The National Book Award–winning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that transformed global trade routes and shaped modern American history, as told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough.A national bestseller and testament to human determination, The Path Between the Seas tells the
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Agile

by Jim D Johnston ...

Narrated by Jim D Johnston, Roy Williams ...

Unabridged

1 hour 36 min

In a world where change is constant and innovation is essential, organizations need a flexible approach that enables teams to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively, and deliver value continuously. Agile is a comprehensive introduction to the principles, practices, and mindset that have transformed how modern businesses develop products, manage projects, and respond to customer needs.This ... Read more

$9.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

In a world where change is constant and innovation is essential, organizations need a flexible approach that enables teams to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively, and deliver value continuously. Agile is a comprehensive introduction to the principles, practices, and mindset that have transformed how modern businesses develop products, manage projects, and respond to customer needs.This
... Read more
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Wasted

How We Squander Time, Money, and Natural Resources-and What We Can Do About It

by Byron Reese, Scott Hoffman ...

Narrated by Dan Woren ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

**Wasted is a riveting exploration of the complicated, and often surprising, ways that waste occurs in our businesses, our communities, and our lives“A smart, unconventional book that takes readers far beyond what they think they know about a complex subject.”—Kari Byron, former cast member of MythBusters**Waste. We spend a great deal of energy trying to avoid it, but once you train your eyes to ... Read more

$30.99 AUD

**Wasted is a riveting exploration of the complicated, and often surprising, ways that waste occurs in our businesses, our communities, and our lives“A smart, unconventional book that takes readers far beyond what they think they know about a complex subject.”—Kari Byron, former cast member of MythBusters**Waste. We spend a great deal of energy trying to avoid it, but once you train your eyes to
... Read more
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Praxis Tacticum

The Art, Science and Practice of Military Tactics

by Colonel Charles S. Oliviero ...

Narrated by Chris Monteiro ...

Unabridged

10 hours 24 min

Pundits have long predicted the end of conventional warfare but for the foreseeable future,it is here to stay. Counterinsurgency, guerrilla warfare, terrorism, peace enforcement, policing.All these forms, like conventional warfare, are as old as mankind. Modern militaries claim to beprofessional bodies, responsible for the education, control, and discipline of their members. But at least one ... Read more

$30.99 AUD

Pundits have long predicted the end of conventional warfare but for the foreseeable future,it is here to stay. Counterinsurgency, guerrilla warfare, terrorism, peace enforcement, policing.All these forms, like conventional warfare, are as old as mankind. Modern militaries claim to beprofessional bodies, responsible for the education, control, and discipline of their members. But at least one
... Read more
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Charting Tomorrow's Course

A Roadmap to Emerging Technologies

by Mustafa Kissinger, Henry Suleyman ...

Narrated by Alaura Howitzer ...

Unabridged

4 hours 11 min

Charting Tomorrow's Course: A Roadmap to Emerging TechnologiesAsk yourself:What technological marvels await us in the near future, and how can I stay informed?Are there practical insights that can help me understand and embrace the transformative power of upcoming technologies?Is there a guide that not only outlines future innovations but also provides a roadmap for adapting to the changing ... Read more

$29.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Charting Tomorrow's Course: A Roadmap to Emerging TechnologiesAsk yourself:What technological marvels await us in the near future, and how can I stay informed?Are there practical insights that can help me understand and embrace the transformative power of upcoming technologies?Is there a guide that not only outlines future innovations but also provides a roadmap for adapting to the changing
... Read more
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Saturn's Strategy Statement And Plan Suggestion, From A Scholar

by Trevor Clinger ...

Narrated by Trevor Clinger ...

Unabridged

9 min

This paper, originally crafted for a senior-level college class, earned a perfect score. It delves into foundational concepts of strategy statements and plans within organizational strategy, using Saturn as a case study. The focus remains concise to encourage readers to extrapolate using their own examples. Exploring Saturn's distinctive business practices within the automobile industry was ... Read more

$1.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

This paper, originally crafted for a senior-level college class, earned a perfect score. It delves into foundational concepts of strategy statements and plans within organizational strategy, using Saturn as a case study. The focus remains concise to encourage readers to extrapolate using their own examples. Exploring Saturn's distinctive business practices within the automobile industry was
... Read more
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Oil And Gas Drilling Guide

by HowExpert, Miguel Ferraz ...

Narrated by Tom Jaramillo ...

Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

If you want to learn about oil drilling as a beginner, then check out this book!How to drill an oil and gas well from A to Z, or in a shorter form from one to seven.The first step is to determine what type of rock we will be drilling. The second step is to refine this preliminary well configuration by determining the exact dimensions required of casing strings. Afterwards, the third stage is to ... Read more

$30.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to learn about oil drilling as a beginner, then check out this book!How to drill an oil and gas well from A to Z, or in a shorter form from one to seven.The first step is to determine what type of rock we will be drilling. The second step is to refine this preliminary well configuration by determining the exact dimensions required of casing strings. Afterwards, the third stage is to
... Read more
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Air Cooled Heat Exchanger Handbook: Fundamentals, Calculations, Design and Q&A

by Chetan Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 45 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Air Cooled Heat Exchanger Handbook is an essential resource for engineers, designers, and technicians involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of air-cooled heat exchangers. This comprehensive guide covers the fundamentals, calculations, design, and Q&A of air-cooled heat exchangers, providing a complete overview of the subject.The book ... Read more

$13.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Air Cooled Heat Exchanger Handbook is an essential resource for engineers, designers, and technicians involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of air-cooled heat exchangers. This comprehensive guide covers the fundamentals, calculations, design, and Q&A of air-cooled heat exchangers, providing a complete overview of the subject.The book
... Read more
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The Healing Organization

Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World

by Raj Sisodia, Michael J. Gelb ...

Narrated by Josh Childs, Gabe Wicks ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

The image of modern corporations has been shaped by a profits over people approach, but we are at a point where business must take the lead in healing the crises of our time. The Healing Organization shows how corporations can become healing forces.Conscious Capitalism pioneer Raj Sisodia and organizational innovation expert Michael J. Gelb were inspired to write this book because of the epidemic ... Read more

$42.99 AUD

The image of modern corporations has been shaped by a profits over people approach, but we are at a point where business must take the lead in healing the crises of our time. The Healing Organization shows how corporations can become healing forces.Conscious Capitalism pioneer Raj Sisodia and organizational innovation expert Michael J. Gelb were inspired to write this book because of the epidemic
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Tremors in the Blood

Murder, Obsession and the Birth of the Lie Detector

by Amit Katwala ...

Narrated by Matt Reeves ...

Unabridged

9 hours 51 min

Nominated for the CWA Dagger Award 2023‘A wonderful book’ - GuardianTruth, murder and the birth of the lie detectorHenry Wilkens burst through the doors of the emergency room covered in his wife’s blood. But was he a grieving husband, or a ruthless killer who’d conspired with bandits to have her murdered?To find out, the San Francisco police turned to technology, and a new machine that had just ... Read more

$35.99 AUD

Nominated for the CWA Dagger Award 2023‘A wonderful book’ - GuardianTruth, murder and the birth of the lie detectorHenry Wilkens burst through the doors of the emergency room covered in his wife’s blood. But was he a grieving husband, or a ruthless killer who’d conspired with bandits to have her murdered?To find out, the San Francisco police turned to technology, and a new machine that had just
... Read more
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Moon Shot

The Inside Story of America's Apollo Moon Landings

by Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton ...

Narrated by Christopher Grove ...

Unabridged

13 hours 55 min

On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, and the space race was born. Desperate to beat the Russians into space, NASA put together a crew of the nation's most daring test pilots: the seven men who were to lead America to the moon. The first into space was Alan Shepard; the last was Deke Slayton, whose irregular heartbeat kept him grounded until 1975. They spent the 1960s at the ... Read more

$38.99 AUD

On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, and the space race was born. Desperate to beat the Russians into space, NASA put together a crew of the nation's most daring test pilots: the seven men who were to lead America to the moon. The first into space was Alan Shepard; the last was Deke Slayton, whose irregular heartbeat kept him grounded until 1975. They spent the 1960s at the
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Die Autodoktoren - Zwei drehen am Rad: Die besten Geschichten aus der Werkstatt (Ungekürzte Lesung)

by Hans-Jürgen Faul, Holger Parsch, Dirk Kauffels ...

Narrated by Thomas Nicolai, Jacob Weigert ...

Unabridged

5 hours 43 min

"Die Autodoktoren" Hans-Jürgen Faul und Holger Parsch sind Millionen Zuschauern bekannt. Denn die beiden Schrauber aus Leidenschaft kriegen immer raus, wo es holpert. Ob auf Vox oder YouTube: in ihrer Werkstatt ist immer was los. Hier begegnen sie Menschen mit den irrsten Geschichten und den verrücktesten Fahrzeugen - und so drehen die Docs gern mal selbst am Rad. Hier erzählen die Autodoktoren, ... Read more

$26.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Die Autodoktoren" Hans-Jürgen Faul und Holger Parsch sind Millionen Zuschauern bekannt. Denn die beiden Schrauber aus Leidenschaft kriegen immer raus, wo es holpert. Ob auf Vox oder YouTube: in ihrer Werkstatt ist immer was los. Hier begegnen sie Menschen mit den irrsten Geschichten und den verrücktesten Fahrzeugen - und so drehen die Docs gern mal selbst am Rad. Hier erzählen die Autodoktoren,
... Read more
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Management of Water Utility Services

A Guidebook for the Administration of Water Supply Practices

by Jason Watson ...

Narrated by TANVIR KARIM ...

Unabridged

3 hours 16 min

It introduces alternative optimization, simulation, and statistical methods useful for project identification, design, siting, operation and evaluation and for studying post-planning issues. The authors cover both basin-wide and urban water issues and present ways of identifying and evaluating alternatives for addressing multiple-purpose and multi-objective water quantity and quality management ... Read more

$9.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

It introduces alternative optimization, simulation, and statistical methods useful for project identification, design, siting, operation and evaluation and for studying post-planning issues. The authors cover both basin-wide and urban water issues and present ways of identifying and evaluating alternatives for addressing multiple-purpose and multi-objective water quantity and quality management
... Read more
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The Problem Solving Kata as a Tool for Culture Change

Building True Lean Organizations

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 17 min

Some businesses have reduced staff and made resource cuts to survive the global economic downturn, while others have improved business practices and culture. Unfortunately, there is still a difference between successful and less successful businesses in terms of culture adaptability, people management, and process management. In organisations like Toyota, which, in contrast to its rivals, has a ... Read more

$33.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Some businesses have reduced staff and made resource cuts to survive the global economic downturn, while others have improved business practices and culture. Unfortunately, there is still a difference between successful and less successful businesses in terms of culture adaptability, people management, and process management. In organisations like Toyota, which, in contrast to its rivals, has a
... Read more

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