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Sociology 101: How Social Forces Shape Our Lives

by Alicia Simmons ...

Narrated by Alicia Simmons ...

Series series Learn25: Psychology
Unabridged

8 hours 58 min

Across the nation, Americans are undergoing an intense period of self-examination. How are our identities and behaviors shaped by the groups to which we belong? How can we reach past our own biases to better understand others? The study of sociology can help us answer these questions, making us better citizens in the process.In 21 engrossing lectures, sociology professor Alicia Simmons (Ph.D., ... Read more

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Across the nation, Americans are undergoing an intense period of self-examination. How are our identities and behaviors shaped by the groups to which we belong? How can we reach past our own biases to better understand others? The study of sociology can help us answer these questions, making us better citizens in the process.In 21 engrossing lectures, sociology professor Alicia Simmons (Ph.D.,
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Whole

Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

by T. Colin Campbell PhD, Howard Jacobson PhD ...

Narrated by Don Hagen ...

Unabridged

11 hours 10 min

What happens when you eat an apple? The answer is vastly more complex than you imagine.Whole, a New York Times bestseller and an eye-opening, paradigm-changing journey through cutting-edge thinking on nutrition, is a scientific tour de force with powerful implications for our health and for our world.Every apple contains thousands of antioxidants whose names, beyond a few like vitamin C, are ... Read more

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What happens when you eat an apple? The answer is vastly more complex than you imagine.Whole, a New York Times bestseller and an eye-opening, paradigm-changing journey through cutting-edge thinking on nutrition, is a scientific tour de force with powerful implications for our health and for our world.Every apple contains thousands of antioxidants whose names, beyond a few like vitamin C, are
... Read more
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Evolution

The Remarkable History of a Scientific Theory

by Edward J. Larson ...

Narrated by John McDonough ...

Unabridged

9 hours 41 min

Edward J. Larson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and eminent science historian. This marvelously readable, yet sumptuously erudite work traces the development of the scientific theory of evolution. From Darwin's essential trip to the GalApagos, to the most contemporary studies in sociobiology, this work takes listeners both into the field and laboratories of the world's greatest evolutionary ... Read more

$30.85 AUD

Edward J. Larson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and eminent science historian. This marvelously readable, yet sumptuously erudite work traces the development of the scientific theory of evolution. From Darwin's essential trip to the GalApagos, to the most contemporary studies in sociobiology, this work takes listeners both into the field and laboratories of the world's greatest evolutionary
... Read more
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Society As A Community Of Manipulators And Their Subjects

by Andrey Davydov, Olga Skorbatyuk ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Archetypal Pattern. Fundamentals Of Non-Traditional Psychoanalysis.
Unabridged

51 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The following statement can be considered the main hypothesis that formed the basis of this book: all types of interpersonal relationships in the human community are built entirely on manipulation as a principle.We focus only on the study of unconscious motivations, as the true cause of human activity. And, when discussing true motivations that arise ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The following statement can be considered the main hypothesis that formed the basis of this book: all types of interpersonal relationships in the human community are built entirely on manipulation as a principle.We focus only on the study of unconscious motivations, as the true cause of human activity. And, when discussing true motivations that arise
... Read more
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The Lucifer Principle

A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History

by Howard Bloom ...

Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner ...

Unabridged

12 hours 3 min

The Lucifer Priciple is a revolutionary work that explores the intricate relationships among genetics, human behavior, and culture to put forth the thesis that “evil” is a by-product of nature’s strategies for creation and that it is woven into our most basic biological fabric. Though this argument is not a new one—it has been brought forth by such great historical figures as St. Paul, Thomas ... Read more

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The Lucifer Priciple is a revolutionary work that explores the intricate relationships among genetics, human behavior, and culture to put forth the thesis that “evil” is a by-product of nature’s strategies for creation and that it is woven into our most basic biological fabric. Though this argument is not a new one—it has been brought forth by such great historical figures as St. Paul, Thomas
... Read more
Audiobook

Age of Big Data, The

Harnessing Information for Insight and Impact

by Jude Hawthorne ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Anya G ...

Unabridged

28 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "The Age of Big Data: Harnessing Information for Insight and Impact," Jude Hawthorne delves into the transformative power of massive datasets in our increasingly digital world. Drawing from his extensive experience since the late 1990s, Hawthorne explores the evolution of "big data" from a nascent concept to a critical element in various fields such ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "The Age of Big Data: Harnessing Information for Insight and Impact," Jude Hawthorne delves into the transformative power of massive datasets in our increasingly digital world. Drawing from his extensive experience since the late 1990s, Hawthorne explores the evolution of "big data" from a nascent concept to a critical element in various fields such
... Read more
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CRISPR People

The Science and Ethics of Editing Humans

by Henry T. Greely ...

Narrated by Stephen Bowlby ...

Unabridged

10 hours 6 min

What does the birth of babies whose embryos had gone through genome editing mean—for science and for all of us?In November 2018, the world was shocked to learn that two babies had been born in China with DNA edited while they were embryos—as dramatic a development in genetics as the cloning of Dolly the sheep was in 1996. In this book, Hank Greely, a leading authority on law and genetics, tells ... Read more

$38.57 AUD

What does the birth of babies whose embryos had gone through genome editing mean—for science and for all of us?In November 2018, the world was shocked to learn that two babies had been born in China with DNA edited while they were embryos—as dramatic a development in genetics as the cloning of Dolly the sheep was in 1996. In this book, Hank Greely, a leading authority on law and genetics, tells
... Read more
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Die Evolutionslüge - Die Neandertaler und andere Fälschungen der Menschheitsgeschichte

by Hans-Joachim Zillmer ...

Narrated by Raimund Wurzwallner ...

Unabridged

12 hours 29 min

Ein spannender neuer Blick auf die Geschichte der Menschheit! Mit einem Blick auf die Menschheitsgeschichte zeigt der Autor Dr. Zillmer, dass die Lehrmeinungen zu diesem Thema von Lügen durchzogen sind. Er stellt erfundene Fakten und gefälschte Dogmen einer Fülle von überzeugender Funde gegenüber, die von den orthodoxen Wissenschaftlern der Erd- und Lebensgeschichtsforschung vorenthalten wurden. ... Read more

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Ein spannender neuer Blick auf die Geschichte der Menschheit! Mit einem Blick auf die Menschheitsgeschichte zeigt der Autor Dr. Zillmer, dass die Lehrmeinungen zu diesem Thema von Lügen durchzogen sind. Er stellt erfundene Fakten und gefälschte Dogmen einer Fülle von überzeugender Funde gegenüber, die von den orthodoxen Wissenschaftlern der Erd- und Lebensgeschichtsforschung vorenthalten wurden.
... Read more
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Irrtümer der Erdgeschichte

Die Wüste Mittelmeer, der Urwald Sahara und die Weltherrschaft der Dinosaurier

by Hans-Joachim Zillmer ...

Narrated by Raimund Wurzwallner ...

Unabridged

12 hours 30 min

Spannende Fakten und Ansichten über unsere Erdgeschichte!Viele Fakten und Szenarien aus dem erdgeschichtlichen und geophysikalischen Bereich sind weitestgehend unbekannt. Existierende Thesen hinterfragend, stellt der Autor fest, dass die Galápagos-Inseln nur wenige Millionen Jahre alt sind und nicht aus der Dinosaurier-Ära stammen, ganz hingegen Charles Darwins Vermutung. Die Lebensräume der ... Read more

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Spannende Fakten und Ansichten über unsere Erdgeschichte!Viele Fakten und Szenarien aus dem erdgeschichtlichen und geophysikalischen Bereich sind weitestgehend unbekannt. Existierende Thesen hinterfragend, stellt der Autor fest, dass die Galápagos-Inseln nur wenige Millionen Jahre alt sind und nicht aus der Dinosaurier-Ära stammen, ganz hingegen Charles Darwins Vermutung. Die Lebensräume der
... Read more
Audiobook

La società femminile è più evoluta di quella maschile

by Vitaliano Bilotta ...

Narrated by Cristina Galardini ...

Unabridged

3 hours 3 min

Ho sempre pensato che la società femminile, nella media, fosse più evoluta della società maschile. Chiesi conferma di questa mia convinzione, presso un grande cenacolo, dove la guida mi rispose: "tu, come tutti, prima d'incarnarti, non eri né maschio né femmina e, una volta incarnato, sei stato tante volte maschio e tante volte femmina, a seconda delle esperienze che dovevi fare. Perchè vuoi ... Read more

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Ho sempre pensato che la società femminile, nella media, fosse più evoluta della società maschile. Chiesi conferma di questa mia convinzione, presso un grande cenacolo, dove la guida mi rispose: "tu, come tutti, prima d'incarnarti, non eri né maschio né femmina e, una volta incarnato, sei stato tante volte maschio e tante volte femmina, a seconda delle esperienze che dovevi fare. Perchè vuoi
... Read more
Audiobook

Clinical Research Associate - The Comprehensive Guide

by Viruti Shivan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Series series Vanguard Professionals
Unabridged

4 hours 36 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Mastering the Pathway to Excellence in Clinical Trial ManagementIn a rapidly evolving field where precision and expertise can shape the future of healthcare, "Clinical Research Associate - The Comprehensive Guide" emerges as an indispensable resource for aspiring and established professionals alike. This guide dives deep into the heart of clinical ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Mastering the Pathway to Excellence in Clinical Trial ManagementIn a rapidly evolving field where precision and expertise can shape the future of healthcare, "Clinical Research Associate - The Comprehensive Guide" emerges as an indispensable resource for aspiring and established professionals alike. This guide dives deep into the heart of clinical
... Read more
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Smoke & Mirrors

How Hype Obscures the Future and How to See Past It

by Gemma Milne ...

Narrated by Gemma Milne ...

Unabridged

10 hours 6 min

'Stop following the news until you've read Gemma Milne's persuasive analysis of the hype and bullshit that distort our understanding of emerging science. As she shows, the starting point to grasping the genuine opportunities of AI, life sciences and climate tech is a healthy dose of critical thinking'David Rowan, founding editor of WIRED UK and author of Non-Bullshit Innovation: Radical Ideas from ... Read more

$35.99 AUD

'Stop following the news until you've read Gemma Milne's persuasive analysis of the hype and bullshit that distort our understanding of emerging science. As she shows, the starting point to grasping the genuine opportunities of AI, life sciences and climate tech is a healthy dose of critical thinking'David Rowan, founding editor of WIRED UK and author of Non-Bullshit Innovation: Radical Ideas from
... Read more
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Galileo's Middle Finger

Heretics, Activists, and the Search for Justice in Science

by Alice Dreger ...

Narrated by Tavia Gilbert ...

Unabridged

10 hours 39 min

A powerful defense of intellectual freedom told through the ordeals of contemporary scientists attacked for exploring controversial ideas, by a noted science historian and medical activistAn investigation of some of the most contentious debates of our time, Galileo’s Middle Finger describes Alice Dreger’s experiences on the front lines of scientific controversy, where for two decades she has ... Read more

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A powerful defense of intellectual freedom told through the ordeals of contemporary scientists attacked for exploring controversial ideas, by a noted science historian and medical activistAn investigation of some of the most contentious debates of our time, Galileo’s Middle Finger describes Alice Dreger’s experiences on the front lines of scientific controversy, where for two decades she has
... Read more
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Защита от темных искусств. Путеводитель по миру паранормальных явлений

by Александр Панчин, Александр Панчин ...

Narrated by Геннадий Смирнов ...

Unabridged

10 hours 53 min

Чего и почему мы боимся и как в наших домах завелись домовые. Новая книга от автора бестселлера "Сумма биотехнологии", получившего премию "Просветитель". В чем научная разгадка демонической одержимости, как работает гипноз, можно ли верить предсказаниям судьбы и астрологическим прогнозам, почему экстрасенсы часто оказываются правы, кто умеет читать мысли и зачем математики моделируют нашествие ... Read more

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Чего и почему мы боимся и как в наших домах завелись домовые. Новая книга от автора бестселлера "Сумма биотехнологии", получившего премию "Просветитель". В чем научная разгадка демонической одержимости, как работает гипноз, можно ли верить предсказаниям судьбы и астрологическим прогнозам, почему экстрасенсы часто оказываются правы, кто умеет читать мысли и зачем математики моделируют нашествие
... Read more
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Serendipity

The Unexpected in Science

by Telmo Pievani ...

Narrated by Brian Conover ...

Unabridged

6 hours 29 min

From the bestselling author of Imperfection, a theory of uncertainty as the very core of the scientific method—and the essence of its wonder.How many times have we looked for something and found something else? A partner, a job, an object? The same thing often happens to scientists: they design an experiment and discover the unexpected, which usually turns out to be very important. This ... Read more

$47.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

From the bestselling author of Imperfection, a theory of uncertainty as the very core of the scientific method—and the essence of its wonder.How many times have we looked for something and found something else? A partner, a job, an object? The same thing often happens to scientists: they design an experiment and discover the unexpected, which usually turns out to be very important. This
... Read more
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Unveiling HAARP

Science, Myth, and Rational Discourse

by Quinn Silver ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 22 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Unveiling HAARP: Science, Myth, and Rational Discourse," we embark on a journey to demystify the High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP), separating scientific fact from conspiracy theory. This comprehensive exploration delves into HAARP's legitimate scientific objectives, groundbreaking research, and significant contributions to ... Read more

$12.33 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Unveiling HAARP: Science, Myth, and Rational Discourse," we embark on a journey to demystify the High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP), separating scientific fact from conspiracy theory. This comprehensive exploration delves into HAARP's legitimate scientific objectives, groundbreaking research, and significant contributions to
... Read more
Audiobook

Fundamental

How quantum and particle physics explain absolutely everything (except gravity)

by Tim James ...

Narrated by Tim James ...

Unabridged

5 hours 1 min

Fundamental does for physics what Tim's first book, Elemental, does for chemistry: it demystifies the topic in his trademark humorous, engaging style, including the most recent developments in the field.At the start of the twentieth century, science appeared complete and the laws of nature were almost all discovered, but then we woke a sleeping giant - we discovered quantum mechanics.In the ... Read more

$35.99 AUD

Fundamental does for physics what Tim's first book, Elemental, does for chemistry: it demystifies the topic in his trademark humorous, engaging style, including the most recent developments in the field.At the start of the twentieth century, science appeared complete and the laws of nature were almost all discovered, but then we woke a sleeping giant - we discovered quantum mechanics.In the
... Read more
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Crime Scene Investigation: Philosophy, Practice, and Science Part 1

by Robert C. Shaler ...

Narrated by Robert C. Shaler ...

Unabridged

8 hours 42 min

The director of the Forensic Science Program at Pennsylvania State University, Professor Robert C. Shaler leads a comprehensive study of the intricacies of an intriguing, and always topical, science. In these lectures, Shaler imparts a clear understanding of crime scene investigation, from archiving the scene to the presentation of evidence in court proceedings. Covering everything from ... Read more

$30.85 AUD

The director of the Forensic Science Program at Pennsylvania State University, Professor Robert C. Shaler leads a comprehensive study of the intricacies of an intriguing, and always topical, science. In these lectures, Shaler imparts a clear understanding of crime scene investigation, from archiving the scene to the presentation of evidence in court proceedings. Covering everything from
... Read more
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Breathless

The Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus

by David Quammen ...

Narrated by Jacques Roy ...

Unabridged

13 hours 24 min

Brought to you by Penguin.From the author of the powerful, prescient Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human PandemicBreathless is the story of the worldwide scientific quest to decipher the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, trace its source, and make possible the vaccines to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.Here is the story of SARS-CoV-2 and its fierce journey through the human population, as seen by ... Read more

$24.99 AUD

Brought to you by Penguin.From the author of the powerful, prescient Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human PandemicBreathless is the story of the worldwide scientific quest to decipher the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, trace its source, and make possible the vaccines to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.Here is the story of SARS-CoV-2 and its fierce journey through the human population, as seen by
... Read more
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The Secret Life of Science

How It Really Works and Why It Matters

by Jeremy J. Baumberg ...

Narrated by Rory Barnett ...

Unabridged

9 hours 7 min

A revealing and provocative look at the current state of global scienceWe take the advance of science as given. But how does science really work? Is it truly as healthy as we tend to think? How does the system itself shape what scientists do? The Secret Life of Science takes a clear-eyed and provocative look at the current state of global science, shedding light on a cutthroat and tightly ... Read more

$30.85 AUD

A revealing and provocative look at the current state of global scienceWe take the advance of science as given. But how does science really work? Is it truly as healthy as we tend to think? How does the system itself shape what scientists do? The Secret Life of Science takes a clear-eyed and provocative look at the current state of global science, shedding light on a cutthroat and tightly
... Read more
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The Better Half

On the Genetic Superiority of Women

by Sharon Moalem ...

Narrated by Sharon Moalem ...

Unabridged

5 hours 43 min

An award-winning physician and scientist makes the game-changing case that genetic females are stronger than males at every stage of life'A powerful antidote to the myth of a "weaker sex"' Gina Rippon, author of The Gendered BrainFrom birth, genetic females are better at fighting viruses, infections and cancer. They do better at surviving epidemics and famines. They live longer, and even see the ... Read more

$24.99 AUD

An award-winning physician and scientist makes the game-changing case that genetic females are stronger than males at every stage of life'A powerful antidote to the myth of a "weaker sex"' Gina Rippon, author of The Gendered BrainFrom birth, genetic females are better at fighting viruses, infections and cancer. They do better at surviving epidemics and famines. They live longer, and even see the
... Read more
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Calling Bullshit

The Art of Scepticism in a Data-Driven World

by Jevin D. West, Carl T. Bergstrom ...

Narrated by Patrick Zeller ...

Unabridged

10 hours 18 min

Brought to you by Penguin.We think we know bullshit when we hear it, but do we? A spotter's guide to bullshit in the wild from two brilliantly contrarian scientistsThe world is awash in bullshit, and we're drowning in it. Politicians are unconstrained by facts. Science is conducted by press release. Start-up culture elevates hype to high art. These days, calling bullshit is a noble act.Based on a ... Read more

$24.90 AUD

Brought to you by Penguin.We think we know bullshit when we hear it, but do we? A spotter's guide to bullshit in the wild from two brilliantly contrarian scientistsThe world is awash in bullshit, and we're drowning in it. Politicians are unconstrained by facts. Science is conducted by press release. Start-up culture elevates hype to high art. These days, calling bullshit is a noble act.Based on a
... Read more
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The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog

And Other Serious Discoveries of Silly Science

by Carly Anne York ...

Narrated by Eileen Stevens ...

Unabridged

6 hours 27 min

A playful examination of how science's silliest research leads to crucial breakthroughs and enduring insights.Why would anyone research how elephants pee? Or study worms who tie themselves into a communal knot? Or quantify the squishability of a cockroach? It all sounds pointless, silly, or even disgusting.Maybe it is. But in The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog, Carly Anne York shows how ... Read more

$44.99 AUD

A playful examination of how science's silliest research leads to crucial breakthroughs and enduring insights.Why would anyone research how elephants pee? Or study worms who tie themselves into a communal knot? Or quantify the squishability of a cockroach? It all sounds pointless, silly, or even disgusting.Maybe it is. But in The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog, Carly Anne York shows how
... Read more
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The Art of Explanation

How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence

by Ros Atkins ...

Narrated by Ros Atkins ...

Unabridged

7 hours 58 min

A practical and accessible guide to getting across complex information clearly, by BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos.Explanation - conveying meaning - is an art. And the BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos, is something of a master of the form. In this book, Ros shares the ... Read more

$44.99 AUD

A practical and accessible guide to getting across complex information clearly, by BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos.Explanation - conveying meaning - is an art. And the BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos, is something of a master of the form. In this book, Ros shares the
... Read more

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