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Book of Why, The

The New Science of Cause and Effect

by Judea Pearl, Dana Mackenzie ...

Narrated by Mel Foster ...

Unabridged

15 hours 14 min

How the study of causality revolutionized science and the world"Correlation does not imply causation." This mantra has been invoked by scientists for decades, and has led to a virtual prohibition on causal talk. But today, that taboo is dead. The causal revolution, sparked by Judea Pearl and his colleagues, has cut through a century of confusion and placed causality--the study of cause and effect- ... Read more

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How the study of causality revolutionized science and the world"Correlation does not imply causation." This mantra has been invoked by scientists for decades, and has led to a virtual prohibition on causal talk. But today, that taboo is dead. The causal revolution, sparked by Judea Pearl and his colleagues, has cut through a century of confusion and placed causality--the study of cause and effect-
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Tesla

by Margaret Cheney ...

Narrated by Arthur Morey ...

Unabridged

13 hours 34 min

In this “informative and delightful” (American Scientist) biography, Margaret Cheney explores the brilliant and prescient mind of Nikola Tesla, one of the twentieth century’s greatest scientists and inventors.Called a madman by his enemies, a genius by others, and an enigma by nearly everyone, Nikola Tesla was, without a doubt, a trailblazing inventor who created astonishing, sometimes world ... Read more

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In this “informative and delightful” (American Scientist) biography, Margaret Cheney explores the brilliant and prescient mind of Nikola Tesla, one of the twentieth century’s greatest scientists and inventors.Called a madman by his enemies, a genius by others, and an enigma by nearly everyone, Nikola Tesla was, without a doubt, a trailblazing inventor who created astonishing, sometimes world
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Перерастая бога. Пособие для начинающих

by Ричард Докинз, Ричард Докинз ...

Narrated by Константин Корольков ...

Unabridged

7 hours 13 min

Новый бестселлер, меняющий мировоззрение, от автора «Эгоистичный ген».Ричард Докинз известен миру не только как выдающийся эволюционный биолог, но и как один из самых ярких мыслителей современности. С его активной позицией по вопросам религии многие готовы поспорить, но это глубоко содержательные, аргументированные споры, в которых рождается если не истина, то просвещение. ... Read more

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Новый бестселлер, меняющий мировоззрение, от автора «Эгоистичный ген».Ричард Докинз известен миру не только как выдающийся эволюционный биолог, но и как один из самых ярких мыслителей современности. С его активной позицией по вопросам религии многие готовы поспорить, но это глубоко содержательные, аргументированные споры, в которых рождается если не истина, то просвещение.
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Is That a Fact?

Frauds, Quacks, and the Real Science of Everyday Life

by Dr. Joe Schwarcz ...

Narrated by Garrett Goodison ...

Unabridged

9 hours 31 min

Dr. Joe Schwarcz takes on the quacks and doles out the facts in this eye-opening look at the science around usEat this and live to 100. Don’t, and die. Today, hyperboles dominate the media, which makes parsing science from fiction an arduous task when deciding what to eat, what chemicals to avoid, and what’s best for the environment. In Is That a Fact?, bestselling author Dr. Joe Schwarcz ... Read more

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Dr. Joe Schwarcz takes on the quacks and doles out the facts in this eye-opening look at the science around usEat this and live to 100. Don’t, and die. Today, hyperboles dominate the media, which makes parsing science from fiction an arduous task when deciding what to eat, what chemicals to avoid, and what’s best for the environment. In Is That a Fact?, bestselling author Dr. Joe Schwarcz
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Ten Short Lessons in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

by Peter J. Bentley ...

Narrated by David Vickery ...

Unabridged

3 hours 18 min

Leading computer science expert Professor Peter J. Bentley breaks down the fast-moving world of computers in the time of automata into ten pivotal lessons.In Ten Short Lessons in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, leading expert Professor Peter J. Bentley breaks down the fast-moving world of computers in the time of automata into ten pivotal lessons, presenting the reader with the essential ... Read more

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Leading computer science expert Professor Peter J. Bentley breaks down the fast-moving world of computers in the time of automata into ten pivotal lessons.In Ten Short Lessons in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, leading expert Professor Peter J. Bentley breaks down the fast-moving world of computers in the time of automata into ten pivotal lessons, presenting the reader with the essential
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The Future Is Faster Than You Think

How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries, and Our Lives

by Peter H. Diamandis, Steven Kotler ...

Narrated by Peter H. Diamandis ...

Unabridged

9 hours 53 min

Audio Bonus! Includes exclusive conversations with the authors!From the New York Times bestselling authors of Abundance and Bold comes a practical playbook for the future of technology and technological convergence in our modern era.In their book Abundance, bestselling authors and futurists Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler tackled grand global challenges, such as poverty, hunger, and energy. Then ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Audio Bonus! Includes exclusive conversations with the authors!From the New York Times bestselling authors of Abundance and Bold comes a practical playbook for the future of technology and technological convergence in our modern era.In their book Abundance, bestselling authors and futurists Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler tackled grand global challenges, such as poverty, hunger, and energy. Then
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Cell, The

Discovering the Microscopic World that Determines Our Health, Our Consciousness, and Our Future

by Joshua Z. Rappoport ...

Narrated by Greg D. Barnett ...

Unabridged

6 hours 42 min

Your body has trillions of cells, and each one has the complexity and dynamism of a city. Your life, your thoughts, your diseases, and your health are all the function of cells.But what do you really know about what goes on inside you?The last time most people thought about cells in any detail was probably in high school or a college general biology class. But the field of cell biology has ... Read more

$49.46 CAD

Your body has trillions of cells, and each one has the complexity and dynamism of a city. Your life, your thoughts, your diseases, and your health are all the function of cells.But what do you really know about what goes on inside you?The last time most people thought about cells in any detail was probably in high school or a college general biology class. But the field of cell biology has
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Human Creativity Analysis

For Advancing Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

by Allen Young ...

Narrated by Allen Young ...

Series Audiobook 5 - The Robocentric Transhumanism Advancement Foundation Series
Unabridged

33 min

'How do humans create?''How does the human creativity work?'This book answers the most important questions in how the human creativity works, for advancing artificial intelligence and robotics that will heighten and exponentially increase human creativity on Earth and in outer space. ... Read more

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'How do humans create?''How does the human creativity work?'This book answers the most important questions in how the human creativity works, for advancing artificial intelligence and robotics that will heighten and exponentially increase human creativity on Earth and in outer space.
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Race for Tomorrow

Survival, Innovation and Profit on the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis

by Simon Mundy ...

Narrated by Simon Mundy ...

Unabridged

10 hours 47 min

As featured on CNN’s Amanpour & Company and BBC Radio 4’s Start the Week with Andrew Marr One of the Financial Times’ best books of 2021In this compelling journey through twenty-six countries, Simon Mundy traces how the struggle to respond to the climate crisis is rapidly reshaping the modern world – shattering communities, shaking global business and propelling waves of cutting-edge innovation ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

As featured on CNN’s Amanpour & Company and BBC Radio 4’s Start the Week with Andrew Marr One of the Financial Times’ best books of 2021In this compelling journey through twenty-six countries, Simon Mundy traces how the struggle to respond to the climate crisis is rapidly reshaping the modern world – shattering communities, shaking global business and propelling waves of cutting-edge innovation
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Materials Science for Beginners: A Clear Guide to the Stuff Everything Is Made From

by Thomas Gallagher ...

Narrated by Thomas Gallagher ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Unlock the engineering secrets of the everyday world through an engaging, jargon-free journey into materials science. Perfect for your morning commute or an afternoon of curious learning, this enlightening guide transforms how you view the physical objects around you. Discover why microscopic atoms dictate the immense strength of a bridge or the flexibility of a smartphone screen.Forget ... Read more

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Unlock the engineering secrets of the everyday world through an engaging, jargon-free journey into materials science. Perfect for your morning commute or an afternoon of curious learning, this enlightening guide transforms how you view the physical objects around you. Discover why microscopic atoms dictate the immense strength of a bridge or the flexibility of a smartphone screen.Forget
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Nanotechnology: The Astonishing Science of the Almost-Invisible

by Patrick Voss ...

Narrated by Patrick Voss ...

Unabridged

1 hour 55 min

Discover the invisible science of quantum mechanics and nanoscale engineering that secretly dictates our modern world. Perfect for your morning commute, this mind-bending journey shrinks you down to the size of an atom. You will navigate a strange landscape where gravity fades, bizarre forces rule, and molecules take center stage.Fuel your intellectual curiosity as you learn how visionary ... Read more

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Discover the invisible science of quantum mechanics and nanoscale engineering that secretly dictates our modern world. Perfect for your morning commute, this mind-bending journey shrinks you down to the size of an atom. You will navigate a strange landscape where gravity fades, bizarre forces rule, and molecules take center stage.Fuel your intellectual curiosity as you learn how visionary
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Песнь клетки. Медицинские исследования и новый человек

by Сиддхартха Мукерджи ...

Narrated by Илья Дементьев ...

Series series Элементы 2.0
Unabridged

17 hours

Онколог Сиддхартха Мукерджи наглядно, живым языком и при помощи доступных метафор объясняет невероятную сложность клеточных взаимодействий в организме, рассказывает об истории медицины и об эволюции восприятия человеческого тела в науке: от целостного конструкта к "зданию", собранному из бессчетного множества отдельных и независимых "кирпичиков", и к сложной системе, рожденной из плотного ... Read more

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Онколог Сиддхартха Мукерджи наглядно, живым языком и при помощи доступных метафор объясняет невероятную сложность клеточных взаимодействий в организме, рассказывает об истории медицины и об эволюции восприятия человеческого тела в науке: от целостного конструкта к "зданию", собранному из бессчетного множества отдельных и независимых "кирпичиков", и к сложной системе, рожденной из плотного
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Future Build

How Construction Can Heal Our Planet

by Will Arnold ...

Narrated by Will Arnold ...

Unabridged

8 hours 26 min

Bloomsbury presents Future Build: How Construction Can Heal Our Planet, written and read by Will ArnoldFuture Build exposes the devastating environmental impact of modern construction while offering a bold vision for change.Construction shapes the world we live in, but also leaves one of the heaviest footprints on our planet. From the relentless heat of cement kilns to the towering steel and ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents Future Build: How Construction Can Heal Our Planet, written and read by Will ArnoldFuture Build exposes the devastating environmental impact of modern construction while offering a bold vision for change.Construction shapes the world we live in, but also leaves one of the heaviest footprints on our planet. From the relentless heat of cement kilns to the towering steel and
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Sind wir alleine im Universum?

Meine Suche nach Leben im All

by Lisa Kaltenegger ...

Narrated by Vaile Fuchs ...

Unabridged

5 hours 8 min

Auf der Suche nach einer zweiten ErdeHaben Sie gewusst, dass es in unserer Galaxie Milliarden potenziell lebensfreundliche Planeten gibt?Lisa Kaltenegger begibt sich auf Spurensuche nach den sogenannten Exoplaneten und erklärt, unter welchen Umständen außerirdisches Leben möglich ist.Die Wissenschaft ist näher dran als je zuvor, das Rätsel um Leben im All zu lösen. Lisa Kaltenegger, die ... Read more

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Auf der Suche nach einer zweiten ErdeHaben Sie gewusst, dass es in unserer Galaxie Milliarden potenziell lebensfreundliche Planeten gibt?Lisa Kaltenegger begibt sich auf Spurensuche nach den sogenannten Exoplaneten und erklärt, unter welchen Umständen außerirdisches Leben möglich ist.Die Wissenschaft ist näher dran als je zuvor, das Rätsel um Leben im All zu lösen. Lisa Kaltenegger, die
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The Science of Cleaning

Use the Power of Chemistry to Clean Smarter, Easier, and Safer

by Dario Bressanini PhD ...

Unabridged

9 hours 40 min

Chemistry professor Dario Bressanini is on a mission to teach listeners about safe, sustainable methods for cleaning their homes while debunking widespread myths. He uses scientific evidence to answer common queries, including the following: Is it more efficient to wash dishes in the sink or in the dishwasher? Can vinegar and baking soda actually unclog your drain? Does bleach remove dirt? How do ... Read more

$34.34 CAD

Chemistry professor Dario Bressanini is on a mission to teach listeners about safe, sustainable methods for cleaning their homes while debunking widespread myths. He uses scientific evidence to answer common queries, including the following: Is it more efficient to wash dishes in the sink or in the dishwasher? Can vinegar and baking soda actually unclog your drain? Does bleach remove dirt? How do
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Rückwärtsaltern – Jung bleiben auf Zellebene

Oxidativen Stress mindern, Omega-3 & Mitochondrien stärken

by Sam Rivers ...

Narrated by Achernar (AI) ...

Unabridged

1 hour 11 min

Träumen Sie davon, dem Alter ein Schnippchen zu schlagen und jung zu bleiben auf Zellebene? "Rückwärtsaltern" enthüllt bahnbrechende Anti-Aging Strategien. Dieses Hörbuch zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie Ihr biologisches Alter reduzieren und oxidativen Stress mindern. Erfahren Sie, wie Sie Omega-3 und Mitochondrien stärken für mehr Zellverjüngung und Gesundheit. ... Read more

$7.87 CAD

Träumen Sie davon, dem Alter ein Schnippchen zu schlagen und jung zu bleiben auf Zellebene? "Rückwärtsaltern" enthüllt bahnbrechende Anti-Aging Strategien. Dieses Hörbuch zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie Ihr biologisches Alter reduzieren und oxidativen Stress mindern. Erfahren Sie, wie Sie Omega-3 und Mitochondrien stärken für mehr Zellverjüngung und Gesundheit.
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Refrigeration for Beginners: A Clear Guide to the Science of Keeping Things Cold

by Michael Anders ...

Narrated by Michael Anders ...

Unabridged

1 hour 45 min

Master the hidden science of everyday temperature control and transform how you understand basic HVAC and thermodynamics. Whether you are commuting to a new technical job or a curious homeowner wanting to decode the machines running your kitchen, this accessible audio journey turns complex engineering into relatable concepts. You will never look at melting ice or cold air the same way again.Feel ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the hidden science of everyday temperature control and transform how you understand basic HVAC and thermodynamics. Whether you are commuting to a new technical job or a curious homeowner wanting to decode the machines running your kitchen, this accessible audio journey turns complex engineering into relatable concepts. You will never look at melting ice or cold air the same way again.Feel
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Science of Everyday Objects: The Hidden Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Behind the Things You Touch All Day

by Daniel Mercer ...

Narrated by Daniel Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 55 min

Transform your daily commute into a mind-expanding popular science journey through the hidden physics of reality. By following a single ordinary day, this awe-inspiring exploration reveals the complex biological and chemical forces secretly powering your morning routine and evening relaxation.Leave behind dry equations and embrace a fascinating, educational adventure that turns mundane household ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform your daily commute into a mind-expanding popular science journey through the hidden physics of reality. By following a single ordinary day, this awe-inspiring exploration reveals the complex biological and chemical forces secretly powering your morning routine and evening relaxation.Leave behind dry equations and embrace a fascinating, educational adventure that turns mundane household
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Quantum Steampunk

The Physics of Yesterday's Tomorrow

by Nicole Yunger Halpern ...

Narrated by Raechel Wong ...

Unabridged

8 hours 11 min

Victorian era steam engines and particle physics may seem worlds apart, yet a new branch of science, quantum thermodynamics, reenvisions the scientific underpinnings of the Industrial Revolution through the lens of today's roaring quantum information revolution. Classical thermodynamics needs reimagining to take advantage of quantum mechanics, the basic framework that explores the nature of ... Read more

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Victorian era steam engines and particle physics may seem worlds apart, yet a new branch of science, quantum thermodynamics, reenvisions the scientific underpinnings of the Industrial Revolution through the lens of today's roaring quantum information revolution. Classical thermodynamics needs reimagining to take advantage of quantum mechanics, the basic framework that explores the nature of
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Microbiótica y remineralización de suelos en manos campesinas

by Jesús Ignacio Simón Zamora ...

Unabridged

3 hours 5 min

Hablar de microbiología a los agricultores, y especialmente a los campesinos de bajos recursos, ha sido un tema vedado en la actualidad.Si queremos comprender a fondo las relaciones de nutrientes del suelo con las plantas y los minerales que por acción de los microorganismos se disuelven para ser tomados por las plantas, la microbiología del suelo es un tema fundamental.Pero además, es importante ... Read more

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Hablar de microbiología a los agricultores, y especialmente a los campesinos de bajos recursos, ha sido un tema vedado en la actualidad.Si queremos comprender a fondo las relaciones de nutrientes del suelo con las plantas y los minerales que por acción de los microorganismos se disuelven para ser tomados por las plantas, la microbiología del suelo es un tema fundamental.Pero además, es importante
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Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering: Revolutionizing the Present and Beyond

by Mecha Summarizer ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mia G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 13 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Possibilities: Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering takes readers on an exploration of this ever-evolving field.From its humble beginnings to the revolutionary technologies it has spawned, this book delves into every aspect of biotechnology and genetic engineering - from their applications to potential benefits, challenges, and ethical concerns ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Possibilities: Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering takes readers on an exploration of this ever-evolving field.From its humble beginnings to the revolutionary technologies it has spawned, this book delves into every aspect of biotechnology and genetic engineering - from their applications to potential benefits, challenges, and ethical concerns
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Geheilt statt behandelt

Warum die Medizin am Ende ist und wie unsere Gesundheit eine Zukunft hat

by Prof. Dr. Harald Schmidt, Prof. Dr. Harald Schmidt ...

Narrated by Prof. Dr. Harald Schmidt ...

Unabridged

14 hours 16 min

Die Medizin ist krank. Die meisten Erkrankungen verstehen wir nicht und behandeln daher nur Symptome, aber nicht die Ursachen. Arzneimittel und andere Therapien helfen den wenigsten Patienten, wir pumpen mehr und mehr Geld ohne jeden Mehrwert in unser Gesundheitssystem, eigentlich ein Krankheitssystem.Doch der international renommierte Mediziner Harald Schmidt sagt das Ende der Medizin, wie wir ... Read more

$31.28 CAD

Die Medizin ist krank. Die meisten Erkrankungen verstehen wir nicht und behandeln daher nur Symptome, aber nicht die Ursachen. Arzneimittel und andere Therapien helfen den wenigsten Patienten, wir pumpen mehr und mehr Geld ohne jeden Mehrwert in unser Gesundheitssystem, eigentlich ein Krankheitssystem.Doch der international renommierte Mediziner Harald Schmidt sagt das Ende der Medizin, wie wir
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Физика и Химия. Гипотезы и аксиомы

by Александр Волков ...

Narrated by Всеволод Кузнецов ...

Series series Время. События. Люди
Unabridged

3 hours 5 min

Основоположники европейской философии, древние греки, разделяли эту науку на физику, логику и этику, называя физикой учение о бытии, логикой – учение о познании и этикой – учение о ценностях. Неудивительно, что важнейшая для них модель натурфилософии (для нас – физики) – учение о четырех стихиях, или четырех первоэлементах – создается философами, пытавшимися понять, как возник окружающий мир, что ... Read more

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Основоположники европейской философии, древние греки, разделяли эту науку на физику, логику и этику, называя физикой учение о бытии, логикой – учение о познании и этикой – учение о ценностях. Неудивительно, что важнейшая для них модель натурфилософии (для нас – физики) – учение о четырех стихиях, или четырех первоэлементах – создается философами, пытавшимися понять, как возник окружающий мир, что
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Full Spectrum

How the Science of Color Made Us Modern

by Adam Rogers ...

Narrated by Michael Crouch ...

Unabridged

9 hours 51 min

"Informative and entertaining...Rogers is a seasoned raconteur, unreeling an eons-spanning tale with skill." —Wall Street JournalA lively account of our age-old quest for brighter colors, which changed the way we see the world, from the best-selling author of Proof: The Science of BoozeFrom kelly green to millennial pink, our world is graced with a richness of colors. But our human-made colors ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

"Informative and entertaining...Rogers is a seasoned raconteur, unreeling an eons-spanning tale with skill." —Wall Street JournalA lively account of our age-old quest for brighter colors, which changed the way we see the world, from the best-selling author of Proof: The Science of BoozeFrom kelly green to millennial pink, our world is graced with a richness of colors. But our human-made colors
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