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Countdown to Zero Day

Stuxnet and the Launch of the World's First Digital Weapon

by Kim Zetter ...

Narrated by Joe Ochman ...

Unabridged

13 hours

A top cybersecurity journalist tells the story behind the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how its existence has ushered in a new age of warfare—one in which a digital attack can have the same destructive capability as a megaton bomb.“Immensely enjoyable . . . Zetter turns a complicated and technical cyber story into an engrossing whodunit.”—The Washington PostThe virus now ... Read more

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A top cybersecurity journalist tells the story behind the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how its existence has ushered in a new age of warfare—one in which a digital attack can have the same destructive capability as a megaton bomb.“Immensely enjoyable . . . Zetter turns a complicated and technical cyber story into an engrossing whodunit.”—The Washington PostThe virus now
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The Arms of Krupp

1587–1968

by William Manchester ...

Narrated by Paul Boehmer ...

Unabridged

48 hours 15 min

In this narrative of extraordinary richness, depth, and authority, America’s preeminent biographer/historian explored the German national character as no other writer has done.The Arms of Krupp brings to life Europe’s wealthiest, most powerful family, a four-hundred-year German dynasty that developed the world’s most technologically advanced weapons, from cannons to submarines to anti-aircraft ... Read more

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In this narrative of extraordinary richness, depth, and authority, America’s preeminent biographer/historian explored the German national character as no other writer has done.The Arms of Krupp brings to life Europe’s wealthiest, most powerful family, a four-hundred-year German dynasty that developed the world’s most technologically advanced weapons, from cannons to submarines to anti-aircraft
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Gunpowder: The Chinese Discovery That Changed Warfare Forever

by Julian Mercer ...

Narrated by Julian Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 56 min

Discover how a Taoist alchemist's quest for immortality sparked a military history revolution that shattered empires. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this gripping narrative tracks a mystical elixir's transformation into a devastating weapon. Experience the thrilling butterfly effect of a single scientific accident.Embark on an epic journey across Eurasia as volatile chemical mixtures ... Read more

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Discover how a Taoist alchemist's quest for immortality sparked a military history revolution that shattered empires. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this gripping narrative tracks a mystical elixir's transformation into a devastating weapon. Experience the thrilling butterfly effect of a single scientific accident.Embark on an epic journey across Eurasia as volatile chemical mixtures
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The Demon in the Freezer

A True Story

by Richard Preston ...

Narrated by James Naughton ...

Abridged

5 hours 48 min

**“The bard of biological weapons captures the drama of the front lines.”—Richard Danzig, former secretary of the navyThe first major bioterror event in the United States-the anthrax attacks in October 2001-was a clarion call for scientists who work with “hot” agents to find ways of protecting civilian populations against biological weapons. In The Demon in the Freezer, his first nonfiction book ... Read more

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**“The bard of biological weapons captures the drama of the front lines.”—Richard Danzig, former secretary of the navyThe first major bioterror event in the United States-the anthrax attacks in October 2001-was a clarion call for scientists who work with “hot” agents to find ways of protecting civilian populations against biological weapons. In The Demon in the Freezer, his first nonfiction book
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Танковые войска вермахта. Структура, организация, тактика

by Виталий Илинич ...

Narrated by Александр Слуцкий ...

Series series Военное дело
Unabridged

10 hours 47 min

Танковые войска вермахта считались сильнейшей составной частью сухопутной армии Третьего рейха и символом блицкрига. Но как именно они действовали? За счет чего достигали успехов? Данная книга, написанная на основе архивных документов, донесений и воспоминаний непосредственных участников событий, подробно описывает организация и тактику "Панцерваффе". ... Read more

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Танковые войска вермахта считались сильнейшей составной частью сухопутной армии Третьего рейха и символом блицкрига. Но как именно они действовали? За счет чего достигали успехов? Данная книга, написанная на основе архивных документов, донесений и воспоминаний непосредственных участников событий, подробно описывает организация и тактику "Панцерваффе".
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Drone Warrior

An Elite Soldier's Inside Account of the Hunt for America's Most Dangerous Enemies

by Brett Velicovich, Christopher S. Stewart ...

Narrated by Brett Velicovich, Roger Wayne ...

Unabridged

8 hours 23 min

A former Delta Force black ops member takes us inside America’s covert drone war in this headline-making, never-before-told account for fans of Zero Dark Thirty and Lone Survivor, told by a Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall Street Journal writer and filled with eye-opening and sure to be controversial details.For nearly a decade Brett Velicovich was at the center of America’s new warfare: using unmanned ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

A former Delta Force black ops member takes us inside America’s covert drone war in this headline-making, never-before-told account for fans of Zero Dark Thirty and Lone Survivor, told by a Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall Street Journal writer and filled with eye-opening and sure to be controversial details.For nearly a decade Brett Velicovich was at the center of America’s new warfare: using unmanned
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Drones

What Everyone Needs to Know(r)

by Sarah E. Kreps, James Patton Rogers ...

Narrated by Patricia Burgos ...

Unabridged

7 hours 15 min

The second edition of Drones: What Everyone Needs to Know® provides a comprehensive and updated look at the rapidly evolving world of drones, otherwise known as unmanned or uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs). Covering the past, present, and future of military and civilian applications, this book explores how drones have transformed—and are transforming—industries and warfare. It delves into the ... Read more

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The second edition of Drones: What Everyone Needs to Know® provides a comprehensive and updated look at the rapidly evolving world of drones, otherwise known as unmanned or uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs). Covering the past, present, and future of military and civilian applications, this book explores how drones have transformed—and are transforming—industries and warfare. It delves into the
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Atomic Bill

A Journalist's Dangerous Ambition in the Shadow of the Bomb

by Vincent Kiernan ...

Narrated by Jim Frangione ...

Unabridged

9 hours 55 min

William L. Laurence was fascinated with atomic science and its militarization. When the Manhattan Project drew near to perfecting the atomic bomb, he was recruited to write much of the government's press materials that were distributed on the day that Hiroshima was obliterated. That instantly crowned Laurence as one of the leading journalistic experts on the atomic bomb. As the Cold War dawned, ... Read more

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William L. Laurence was fascinated with atomic science and its militarization. When the Manhattan Project drew near to perfecting the atomic bomb, he was recruited to write much of the government's press materials that were distributed on the day that Hiroshima was obliterated. That instantly crowned Laurence as one of the leading journalistic experts on the atomic bomb. As the Cold War dawned,
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Weapons of War: A History of Military Technology From Bronze Blades to Drones and Cyber Warfare

by Christopher Hale ...

Narrated by Christopher Hale ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Trace the tense military history of global conflict, where technological evolution constantly rewrites the rules of war. From the first crude stone clubs to silent lines of code crashing enemy networks, experience how human ingenuity remains inextricably bound to organized violence. Ideal for an educational daily commute, this thought-provoking journey anchors massive geopolitical shifts in vivid, ... Read more

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Trace the tense military history of global conflict, where technological evolution constantly rewrites the rules of war. From the first crude stone clubs to silent lines of code crashing enemy networks, experience how human ingenuity remains inextricably bound to organized violence. Ideal for an educational daily commute, this thought-provoking journey anchors massive geopolitical shifts in vivid,
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13 Cent Killers

The 5th Marine Snipers in Vietnam

by John Culbertson ...

Narrated by L.J. Ganser ...

Abridged

2 hours 23 min

“It’s not easy to stay alive with a $1,000 bounty on your head.”In 1967, a bullet cost thirteen cents, and no one gave Uncle Sam a bigger bang for his buck than the 5th Marine Regiment Sniper Platoon. So feared were these lethal marksmen that the Viet Cong offered huge rewards for killing them. Now noted Vietnam author John J. Culbertson, a former 5th Marine sniper himself, presents the riveting ... Read more

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“It’s not easy to stay alive with a $1,000 bounty on your head.”In 1967, a bullet cost thirteen cents, and no one gave Uncle Sam a bigger bang for his buck than the 5th Marine Regiment Sniper Platoon. So feared were these lethal marksmen that the Viet Cong offered huge rewards for killing them. Now noted Vietnam author John J. Culbertson, a former 5th Marine sniper himself, presents the riveting
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Weapons: The Long, Deadly History of How Humanity Armed Itself

by Patrick Duval ...

Narrated by Patrick Duval ...

Unabridged

1 hour 52 min

Plunge into a gripping military history that traces our relentless arms race from sharpened stones to autonomous drones. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative reveals how technological leaps in warfare continually reshape global power dynamics.Whether you are settling in for deep-focus learning or seeking a sobering historical reflection, this evocative journey exposes ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Plunge into a gripping military history that traces our relentless arms race from sharpened stones to autonomous drones. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative reveals how technological leaps in warfare continually reshape global power dynamics.Whether you are settling in for deep-focus learning or seeking a sobering historical reflection, this evocative journey exposes
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Military Technologies: From Ancient Warfare to AI Battlefields and the Future of Global Security

by Thomas Wainwright ...

Narrated by Thomas Wainwright ...

Unabridged

1 hour 55 min

Uncover how weapons of war reshape society, from ancient battlefields to the chilling frontier of AI global security. Whether you are powering through a morning commute or seeking a thought-provoking historical deep-dive, this immersive journey reveals how the tools of conflict dictate human progress. Every technological revolution brings unexpected shifts to everyday civilian life.Vivid case ... Read more

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Uncover how weapons of war reshape society, from ancient battlefields to the chilling frontier of AI global security. Whether you are powering through a morning commute or seeking a thought-provoking historical deep-dive, this immersive journey reveals how the tools of conflict dictate human progress. Every technological revolution brings unexpected shifts to everyday civilian life.Vivid case
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Whack Job

A History of Axe Murder

by Rachel McCarthy James ...

Narrated by Jennifer Pickens ...

Unabridged

6 hours 38 min

A brilliant and bloody examination of the axe's foundational role in human history, from prehistoric violence, to war and executions, to newspaper headlines and popular culture.For as long as the axe has been in our hands, we have used it to kill.Much like the wheel, the boat, and the telephone, the axe is a transformative piece of technology—one that has been with us since prehistory. And just as ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

A brilliant and bloody examination of the axe's foundational role in human history, from prehistoric violence, to war and executions, to newspaper headlines and popular culture.For as long as the axe has been in our hands, we have used it to kill.Much like the wheel, the boat, and the telephone, the axe is a transformative piece of technology—one that has been with us since prehistory. And just as
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Bladesmithing

A Step-by-Step Guide to Forging Your Own Knives for Beginners

by Jake Welsh ...

Narrated by Jason Bevill ...

Unabridged

3 hours 5 min

Uncover jealously guarded trade secrets to crafting incredible, fully-functional knives and blades with powerful bladesmithing techniquesHave you ever wanted to make a knife with your own hands, but had no idea where to begin and have no money for ridiculously expensive equipment? Are you in awe of master bladesmiths on TV shows and want to take your current bladesmithing skills to the next level ... Read more

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Uncover jealously guarded trade secrets to crafting incredible, fully-functional knives and blades with powerful bladesmithing techniquesHave you ever wanted to make a knife with your own hands, but had no idea where to begin and have no money for ridiculously expensive equipment? Are you in awe of master bladesmiths on TV shows and want to take your current bladesmithing skills to the next level
... Read more
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Brought to You By

How Corporations Warped the Truth, Conned the Public, and Broke Democracy

by Amy Westervelt ...

Narrated by Amy Westervelt ...

Unabridged

9 hours 28 min

Bloomsbury presents Brought to You By: How Corporations Warped the Truth, Conned the Public, and Broke Democracy, written and read by Amy Westervelt.Recommended by BILL McKIBBEN on the EZRA KLEIN SHOW"A book that every citizen needs to read." —JILL ABRAMSON, author of Merchants of TruthA gripping account of the corporate propaganda that has invaded our media, our democracy, and now the very ... ... Read more

$20.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Brought to You By: How Corporations Warped the Truth, Conned the Public, and Broke Democracy, written and read by Amy Westervelt.Recommended by BILL McKIBBEN on the EZRA KLEIN SHOW"A book that every citizen needs to read." —JILL ABRAMSON, author of Merchants of TruthA gripping account of the corporate propaganda that has invaded our media, our democracy, and now the very ...
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History of Nuclear Weapons

by Blake Carson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook box set - History of
Unabridged

3 hours 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The power to destroy the world—how did nuclear weapons change warfare and diplomacy? The development of nuclear weapons during World War II marked a turning point in global conflict. The Manhattan Project led to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ushering in the nuclear age. This book explores the arms race between the United States and the ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The power to destroy the world—how did nuclear weapons change warfare and diplomacy? The development of nuclear weapons during World War II marked a turning point in global conflict. The Manhattan Project led to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ushering in the nuclear age. This book explores the arms race between the United States and the
... Read more
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Rational Fog

Science and Technology in Modern War

by M. Susan Lindee ...

Narrated by Kirsten Potter ...

Unabridged

10 hours 29 min

Science and violence converge in modern warfare. While the finest minds of the twentieth century have improved human life, they have also produced human injury. They engineered radar, developed electronic computers, and helped mass produce penicillin all in the context of military mobilization. Scientists also developed chemical weapons, atomic bombs, and psychological warfare strategies.Rational ... Read more

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Science and violence converge in modern warfare. While the finest minds of the twentieth century have improved human life, they have also produced human injury. They engineered radar, developed electronic computers, and helped mass produce penicillin all in the context of military mobilization. Scientists also developed chemical weapons, atomic bombs, and psychological warfare strategies.Rational
... Read more
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Kill Chain

The Rise of the High-Tech Assassins

by Andrew Cockburn ...

Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner ...

Unabridged

10 hours 10 min

This essential, page-turning narrative on the history of drone warfare by the acclaimed author of Rumsfeld explores how this practice emerged, who made it happen, and the real consequences of targeted killing.Assassination by drone is a subject of deep and enduring fascination, yet few understand how and why it has become our principal way of waging war. Kill Chain uncovers the real and ... Read more

$27.95 CAD

This essential, page-turning narrative on the history of drone warfare by the acclaimed author of Rumsfeld explores how this practice emerged, who made it happen, and the real consequences of targeted killing.Assassination by drone is a subject of deep and enduring fascination, yet few understand how and why it has become our principal way of waging war. Kill Chain uncovers the real and
... Read more
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Korsaren

Oregon Files

by Jack Du Brul, Clive Cussler ...

Narrated by Bjarne Mouridsen ...

Series series Oregon Files
Unabridged

14 hours 22 min

Den internationale bestseller-forfatter leverer spænding og nutidigt eventyr i højt tempo og med et plot, der kan være taget fra dagens globale nyhedsoverskrifter.Den amerikanske udenrigsministers fly er styrtet ned på vej til topmøde i Libyen. CIA stoler ikke på libyerne og hyrer derfor Juan Cabrillo og hans agenttrænede besætning til at finde flyet – og deres bange anelser viser sig at være ... Read more

$16.07 CAD

Den internationale bestseller-forfatter leverer spænding og nutidigt eventyr i højt tempo og med et plot, der kan være taget fra dagens globale nyhedsoverskrifter.Den amerikanske udenrigsministers fly er styrtet ned på vej til topmøde i Libyen. CIA stoler ikke på libyerne og hyrer derfor Juan Cabrillo og hans agenttrænede besætning til at finde flyet – og deres bange anelser viser sig at være
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Spear, The: From the Hunter's Tool to the Bristling Wall of Pikes

by Lukas Moretti ...

Narrated by Lukas Moretti ...

Unabridged

1 hour 45 min

Trace the ultimate tactical evolution in military history as a primal survival tool transforms into an engine of empire. Whether commuting to work or seeking an immersive journey into the ancient world, step directly onto the battlefield to witness human cooperation at its most intense. Experience the visceral reality of combat where distance and reach dictated life or death.Stand shoulder-to ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace the ultimate tactical evolution in military history as a primal survival tool transforms into an engine of empire. Whether commuting to work or seeking an immersive journey into the ancient world, step directly onto the battlefield to witness human cooperation at its most intense. Experience the visceral reality of combat where distance and reach dictated life or death.Stand shoulder-to
... Read more
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Machinery of War: A Comprehensive Study of the Post-9/11 Global Arms Trade

by Josh Luberisse ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Michelle G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 46 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Machinery of War: A Comprehensive Study of the Post-9/11 Global Arms Trade," Josh offers an exhaustive exploration into the intricate world of global armaments in the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This seminal work probes the depths of the modern arms trade, revealing its multi-faceted nature, its key players, and its ... Read more

$20.60 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Machinery of War: A Comprehensive Study of the Post-9/11 Global Arms Trade," Josh offers an exhaustive exploration into the intricate world of global armaments in the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This seminal work probes the depths of the modern arms trade, revealing its multi-faceted nature, its key players, and its
... Read more
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Glock

The Rise of America's Gun

by Paul M. Barrett ...

Narrated by Kiff VandenHeuvel ...

Unabridged

8 hours 9 min

Based on fifteen years of research, Glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as American’s gun. Today the Glock pistol has been embraced by two-thirds of all U.S. police departments, glamorized in countless Hollywood movies, and featured as a ubiquitous presence on prime-time TV. It has been rhapsodized by hip-hop artists, and coveted by cops and crooks alike.Created in 1982 ... Read more

$24.00 CAD

Based on fifteen years of research, Glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as American’s gun. Today the Glock pistol has been embraced by two-thirds of all U.S. police departments, glamorized in countless Hollywood movies, and featured as a ubiquitous presence on prime-time TV. It has been rhapsodized by hip-hop artists, and coveted by cops and crooks alike.Created in 1982
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Kvanttikilpajuoksu

by Tommi Tenkanen, Timo Numminen ...

Narrated by Tuukka Haapaniemi ...

Unabridged

9 hours 36 min

Kilpajuoksu kohti suurta läpimurtoa.Kuinka supertietokoneet päihittävä kvanttitietokone rakennetaan?Auttaako tietokone hävittämään syövän? Murtuvatko internetin salausjärjestelmät? Voittaako Kiinan kontrolli lännen individualismin?Kvanttikilpajuoksu – Supertietokoneiden vallankumous kertoo uudenlaisen kvanttitietokoneen parissa ponnistelevien tutkijoiden, yritysten ja suurvaltojen kilpajuoksusta ... Read more

$20.29 CAD

Kilpajuoksu kohti suurta läpimurtoa.Kuinka supertietokoneet päihittävä kvanttitietokone rakennetaan?Auttaako tietokone hävittämään syövän? Murtuvatko internetin salausjärjestelmät? Voittaako Kiinan kontrolli lännen individualismin?Kvanttikilpajuoksu – Supertietokoneiden vallankumous kertoo uudenlaisen kvanttitietokoneen parissa ponnistelevien tutkijoiden, yritysten ja suurvaltojen kilpajuoksusta
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Mosquito Mayhem

de Havilland’s Wooden Wonder in Action in WWII

by Martin W. Bowman ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

12 hours 19 min

"The flak started about four or five minutes before the target and immediately it was apparent that it was intense and extremely accurate. Oboe entailed the pilot flying dead straight and level for ten minutes on the attack run. Suddenly a tremendous flash lit up the sky about fifty yards ahead of our nose and exactly at our altitude. Within a tenth of a second, we were through the cloud of dirty ... Read more

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"The flak started about four or five minutes before the target and immediately it was apparent that it was intense and extremely accurate. Oboe entailed the pilot flying dead straight and level for ten minutes on the attack run. Suddenly a tremendous flash lit up the sky about fifty yards ahead of our nose and exactly at our altitude. Within a tenth of a second, we were through the cloud of dirty
... Read more

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