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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
... Read more
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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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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...
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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...
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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
... Read more
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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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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
... Read more
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Pesticide Applicator Exam Made Easy

Core Certification Study Guide and 650 Practice Questions with Detailed Answer Explanations

by Kainda Masaru Russell ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Unabridged

15 hours 45 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Passing the Core Pesticide Applicator Exam Requires More Than Reading the ManualThousands of candidates sit for the Core pesticide applicator certification exam each year, and many find themselves underprepared, not because they did not study, but because reading content and retrieving it accurately under exam conditions are different cognitive tasks. ... Read more

$29.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Passing the Core Pesticide Applicator Exam Requires More Than Reading the ManualThousands of candidates sit for the Core pesticide applicator certification exam each year, and many find themselves underprepared, not because they did not study, but because reading content and retrieving it accurately under exam conditions are different cognitive tasks.
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Holding Back the River

The Struggle Against Nature on America's Waterways

by Tyler J. Kelley ...

Narrated by Samantha Desz ...

Unabridged

9 hours 10 min

A revelatory work of reporting on the men and women wrestling to harness and preserve America’s most vital natural resource: our rivers.The Mississippi. The Missouri. The Ohio. America’s rivers are the very lifeblood of our country. We need them for nourishing crops, for cheap bulk transportation, for hydroelectric power, for fresh drinking water. Rivers are also part of our mythology, our ... Read more

$39.99 AUD

A revelatory work of reporting on the men and women wrestling to harness and preserve America’s most vital natural resource: our rivers.The Mississippi. The Missouri. The Ohio. America’s rivers are the very lifeblood of our country. We need them for nourishing crops, for cheap bulk transportation, for hydroelectric power, for fresh drinking water. Rivers are also part of our mythology, our
... Read more
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Elevate Your Projects : Infusing Spiritual Principles in Project Management

Spiritual Wisdom for Effective Project Delivery

by Rohit Dumane ...

Narrated by Adriaan Hellenberg ...

Unabridged

1 hour 40 min

This book "Elevate Your Projects: Infusing Spiritual Principles in Project Management" reveals how integrating spiritual principles can elevate your projects, teams, and outcomes. Drawing from the author's three decades of experience in Project Management of versatile Construction Projects, this guide shows how to infuse your projects with purpose, compassion, and resilience. Discover how to ... Read more

$4.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book "Elevate Your Projects: Infusing Spiritual Principles in Project Management" reveals how integrating spiritual principles can elevate your projects, teams, and outcomes. Drawing from the author's three decades of experience in Project Management of versatile Construction Projects, this guide shows how to infuse your projects with purpose, compassion, and resilience. Discover how to
... Read more
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NDT Ultrasonic Testing Questions and Answers

by Chetan Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Parag G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 29 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Master the fundamentals of NDT ultrasonic testing with this NDT book. Packed with five hundreds above of questions and detailed answers, this guide is perfect for both experienced technicians looking to refresh their knowledge and beginners just starting out. With in-depth explanations and real-world examples, this ultrasonic testing book is the ... Read more

$13.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Master the fundamentals of NDT ultrasonic testing with this NDT book. Packed with five hundreds above of questions and detailed answers, this guide is perfect for both experienced technicians looking to refresh their knowledge and beginners just starting out. With in-depth explanations and real-world examples, this ultrasonic testing book is the
... Read more
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On Patrol with the US Coast Guard

by Dana Stabenow ...

Narrated by Marguerite Gavin ...

Unabridged

5 hours 57 min

Bloomsbury presents On Patrol with the US Coast Guard by Dana Stabenow, read by Marguerite Gavin.On Patrol with the US Coast Guard chronicles award-winning author Dana Stabenow's two research trips with the United States Coast Guard.Dana has written two thrillers, Blindfold Game and Prepared for Rage, and when researching both novels she went on patrol with the US Coast Guard, first on the Alex ... Read more

$32.99 AUD

Bloomsbury presents On Patrol with the US Coast Guard by Dana Stabenow, read by Marguerite Gavin.On Patrol with the US Coast Guard chronicles award-winning author Dana Stabenow's two research trips with the United States Coast Guard.Dana has written two thrillers, Blindfold Game and Prepared for Rage, and when researching both novels she went on patrol with the US Coast Guard, first on the Alex
... Read more
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Purified

How Recycled Sewage Is Transforming Our Water

by Peter Annin ...

Narrated by David de Vries ...

Unabridged

6 hours 36 min

In Purified, veteran journalist Peter Annin shows that wastewater has become a surprising weapon in America's war against water scarcity. Annin probes deep into the water reuse movement in five water-strapped states—California, Texas, Virginia, Nevada, and Florida. He drinks beer made from purified sewage, visits communities where purified sewage came to the rescue, and examines how one of the ... Read more

$30.99 AUD

In Purified, veteran journalist Peter Annin shows that wastewater has become a surprising weapon in America's war against water scarcity. Annin probes deep into the water reuse movement in five water-strapped states—California, Texas, Virginia, Nevada, and Florida. He drinks beer made from purified sewage, visits communities where purified sewage came to the rescue, and examines how one of the
... Read more
Audiobook

History of The Telephone

by Blake Carson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook box set - History of
Unabridged

3 hours 16 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From Alexander Graham Bell to smartphones—how has the telephone transformed communication? The invention of the telephone revolutionized how people connected, shrinking distances and accelerating business and social interactions. This book explores the development of telecommunications, from the first wired connections to the rise of mobile technology ... Read more

$0.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From Alexander Graham Bell to smartphones—how has the telephone transformed communication? The invention of the telephone revolutionized how people connected, shrinking distances and accelerating business and social interactions. This book explores the development of telecommunications, from the first wired connections to the rise of mobile technology
... Read more
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Manufacturing Wastes Stream

Toyota Production System Lean Principles and Values

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Narrated by David Z ...

Unabridged

1 hour 34 min

In order to cut costs during the economic downturn, many businesses are implementing abstinence policies. This could mean laying off workers and cutting some wages. In fact, those actions might only work for a short time.Unless the company implements a culture of continuous improvement and alters its method of operation, the situation may recur and become even worse. This brings us back to the ... Read more

$28.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

In order to cut costs during the economic downturn, many businesses are implementing abstinence policies. This could mean laying off workers and cutting some wages. In fact, those actions might only work for a short time.Unless the company implements a culture of continuous improvement and alters its method of operation, the situation may recur and become even worse. This brings us back to the
... Read more
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Inundated Shores, The: Unveiling the Impact of Thawing Glaciers on Coastal Communities

by Gabriela Douglas ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

6 hours 16 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this gripping and thought-provoking book, readers are taken on an alarming journey into a future world where the consequences of melting ice caps and glaciers threaten to reshape the very fabric of our planet. As global temperatures continue to rise, the impacts on sea levels loom large, wreaking havoc on coastal communities the world over. The ... Read more

$6.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this gripping and thought-provoking book, readers are taken on an alarming journey into a future world where the consequences of melting ice caps and glaciers threaten to reshape the very fabric of our planet. As global temperatures continue to rise, the impacts on sea levels loom large, wreaking havoc on coastal communities the world over. The
... Read more
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Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs

Fifty Years of Learning

by Peter J. Vine ...

Narrated by Chris Sorensen ...

Unabridged

4 hours 25 min

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 ... Read more

$21.99 AUD

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
... Read more
Audiobook

Art of AI Project Management & Work, The

Planning, Managing, & Staying Sane for Your Project Management Career

by Tom Henricksen ...

Narrated by Tom Henricksen ...

Unabridged

18 min

The AI revolution is transforming the business landscape. **Project Managers who embrace AI will gain a significant competitive advantage. This concise ebook equips you with the essential knowledge to thrive in this new era, covering:Machine Learning: How algorithms learn from data to make predictions.Deep Learning: The power of neural networks and their diverse applications.Generative AI: The ... Read more

$4.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

The AI revolution is transforming the business landscape. **Project Managers who embrace AI will gain a significant competitive advantage. This concise ebook equips you with the essential knowledge to thrive in this new era, covering:Machine Learning: How algorithms learn from data to make predictions.Deep Learning: The power of neural networks and their diverse applications.Generative AI: The
... Read more
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El Método Agile: Lo que Necesita Saber Sobre Gestión de Proyectos Agile, el Proceso Kanban, Pensamiento Lean, y Scrum

by Robert McCarthy ...

Narrated by Luis Trumper ...

Unabridged

3 hours 35 min

Si siempre ha querido aprender sobre la metodología Agile, pero nunca ha encontrado información sencilla y fiable, siga leyendo...La filosofía Agile y los marcos Agile como Scrum, Kanban y Lean se están volviendo muy populares en muchas industrias.Un número cada vez mayor de empresas está comenzando a adoptar los valores y principios de Agile para lograr sus objetivos.Por lo tanto, comprender la ... Read more

$22.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Si siempre ha querido aprender sobre la metodología Agile, pero nunca ha encontrado información sencilla y fiable, siga leyendo...La filosofía Agile y los marcos Agile como Scrum, Kanban y Lean se están volviendo muy populares en muchas industrias.Un número cada vez mayor de empresas está comenzando a adoptar los valores y principios de Agile para lograr sus objetivos.Por lo tanto, comprender la
... Read more
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Pathology Laboratory Support Staff (Band Two to Four) Interview Questions and Answers For Biomedical Science Graduates without HCPC Registration

Audiobook

by Dr Lydia Taiwo ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series series Continuing Professional Development in Pathology For Medical Laboratory Professionals
Unabridged

42 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This concise guide provides essential interview questions and answers tailored for Biomedical Science graduates aspiring to secure positions in Pathology Laboratory Support roles ranging from Band Two to Four. Designed specifically for individuals without HCPC registration, this resource offers comprehensive insights into the skills, knowledge, and ... Read more

$18.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This concise guide provides essential interview questions and answers tailored for Biomedical Science graduates aspiring to secure positions in Pathology Laboratory Support roles ranging from Band Two to Four. Designed specifically for individuals without HCPC registration, this resource offers comprehensive insights into the skills, knowledge, and
... Read more

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