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Bad Blood

Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

by John Carreyrou ...

Narrated by Will Damron ...

Unabridged

11 hours 36 min

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The gripping story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos—one of the biggest corporate frauds in history—a tale of ambition and hubris set amid the bold promises of Silicon Valley, rigorously reported by the prize-winning journalist. With a new Afterword.“Chilling ... Reads like a thriller ... Carreyrou tells [the Theranos story] virtually to perfection.” —The New York Times Book ... Read more

$29.50 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The gripping story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos—one of the biggest corporate frauds in history—a tale of ambition and hubris set amid the bold promises of Silicon Valley, rigorously reported by the prize-winning journalist. With a new Afterword.“Chilling ... Reads like a thriller ... Carreyrou tells [the Theranos story] virtually to perfection.” —The New York Times Book
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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

$53.99 CAD

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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To Engineer Is Human

The Role of Failure in Successful Design

by Henry Petroski ...

Narrated by Matthew Boston ...

Unabridged

8 hours 34 min

How did a simple design error cause one of the great disasters of the 1980s—the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel? What made the graceful and innovative Tacoma Narrows Bridge twist apart in a mild wind in 1940? How did an oversized waterlily inspire the magnificent Crystal Palace, the crowning achievement of Victorian architecture and engineering? These are some of ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

How did a simple design error cause one of the great disasters of the 1980s—the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel? What made the graceful and innovative Tacoma Narrows Bridge twist apart in a mild wind in 1940? How did an oversized waterlily inspire the magnificent Crystal Palace, the crowning achievement of Victorian architecture and engineering? These are some of
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The Wrong Stuff

How the Soviet Space Program Crashed and Burned

by John Strausbaugh ...

Narrated by LJ Ganser ...

Unabridged

8 hours 36 min

A witty, deeply researched history of the surprisingly ramshackle Soviet space program, and how its success was more spin than science.In the wake of World War II, with America ascendant and the Soviet Union devastated by the conflict, the Space Race should have been over before it started. But the underdog Soviets scored a series of victories--starting with the 1957 launch of Sputnik and ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

A witty, deeply researched history of the surprisingly ramshackle Soviet space program, and how its success was more spin than science.In the wake of World War II, with America ascendant and the Soviet Union devastated by the conflict, the Space Race should have been over before it started. But the underdog Soviets scored a series of victories--starting with the 1957 launch of Sputnik and
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The Perfectionists

How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World

by Simon Winchester ...

Narrated by Simon Winchester ...

Unabridged

11 hours 46 min

The revered New York Times bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancement—precision—in a superb history that is both an homage and a warning for our future.The rise of manufacturing could not have happened without an attention to precision. At the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

The revered New York Times bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancement—precision—in a superb history that is both an homage and a warning for our future.The rise of manufacturing could not have happened without an attention to precision. At the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in
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Thunderstruck

by Erik Larson ...

Narrated by Bob Balaban ...

Unabridged

11 hours 56 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “irresistible” (The Washington Post) true story of love, murder, and the last moments of the “great hush” before wireless radio connected the world, from the renowned author of The Devil in the White City and The Demon of Unrest“Gripping . . . an edge-of-the-seat read.”—PeopleIn Thunderstruck, Erik Larson tells the interwoven stories of two men—Hawley Cripp... ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “irresistible” (The Washington Post) true story of love, murder, and the last moments of the “great hush” before wireless radio connected the world, from the renowned author of The Devil in the White City and The Demon of Unrest“Gripping . . . an edge-of-the-seat read.”—PeopleIn Thunderstruck, Erik Larson tells the interwoven stories of two men—Hawley Cripp...
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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

$34.99 CAD

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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No One’s Coming

The Rogue Heroes Our Government Turns to When There's Nowhere Else to Turn

by Kevin Hazzard ...

Narrated by Nick Mills ...

Unabridged

8 hours 4 min

From the award-winning author of American Sirens and A Thousand Naked Strangers comes a real-life thriller about the most daring rescue in air-medical history.JULY 2014. Two American medical volunteers who joined the fight against the deadliest Ebola outbreak in world history have gotten infected. The virus kills in just over a week and they’re trapped in a hot zone with the clock ticking. If ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

From the award-winning author of American Sirens and A Thousand Naked Strangers comes a real-life thriller about the most daring rescue in air-medical history.JULY 2014. Two American medical volunteers who joined the fight against the deadliest Ebola outbreak in world history have gotten infected. The virus kills in just over a week and they’re trapped in a hot zone with the clock ticking. If
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More Everything Forever

AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity

by Adam Becker ...

Narrated by Greg Tremblay ...

Unabridged

10 hours 57 min

How Silicon Valley’s heartless, baseless, and foolish obsessions—with escaping death, building AI tyrants, and creating limitless growth—pervert public discourse and distract us from real social problemsTech billionaires have decided that they should determine our futures for us. According to Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and more, the only good future for humanity is one powered by ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

How Silicon Valley’s heartless, baseless, and foolish obsessions—with escaping death, building AI tyrants, and creating limitless growth—pervert public discourse and distract us from real social problemsTech billionaires have decided that they should determine our futures for us. According to Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and more, the only good future for humanity is one powered by
... Read more
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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

$41.99 CAD

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

An Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants

by John Drury Clark ...

Narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross ...

Unabridged

9 hours 19 min

Ignition! is the inside story of the Cold War era search for a rocket propellant which could be trusted to take man into space. A favorite of Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, listeners will want to tune into this "really good book on rocket[s]," available for the first time in audio.Ignition! is the story of the search for a rocket propellant which could be trusted to take man into space. This ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Ignition! is the inside story of the Cold War era search for a rocket propellant which could be trusted to take man into space. A favorite of Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, listeners will want to tune into this "really good book on rocket[s]," available for the first time in audio.Ignition! is the story of the search for a rocket propellant which could be trusted to take man into space. This
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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

$21.99 CAD 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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The Proof in the Code

How a Truth Machine Is Transforming Math and AI

by Kevin Hartnett ...

Narrated by Kevin Shen ...

Unabridged

8 hours 21 min

The inside story of Lean, a computer program that answers the age-old question: How do you know if something is true?It began as an obscure bug-checking program at Microsoft Research developed by a lone computer engineer named Leo de Moura. Then an unlikely crew of mathematical misfits caught wind of it and began to adopt it with messianic zeal. Their goal was to create a truth machine that could ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

The inside story of Lean, a computer program that answers the age-old question: How do you know if something is true?It began as an obscure bug-checking program at Microsoft Research developed by a lone computer engineer named Leo de Moura. Then an unlikely crew of mathematical misfits caught wind of it and began to adopt it with messianic zeal. Their goal was to create a truth machine that could
... Read more
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The Kill Chain

Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare

by Christian Brose ...

Narrated by Christian Brose ...

Unabridged

9 hours 44 min

From a former senior advisor to Senator John McCain comes an urgent wake-up call about how new technologies are threatening America's military might.For generations of Americans, our country has been the world's dominant military power. How the US military fights, and the systems and weapons that it fights with, have been uncontested. That old reality, however, is rapidly deteriorating. America's ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

From a former senior advisor to Senator John McCain comes an urgent wake-up call about how new technologies are threatening America's military might.For generations of Americans, our country has been the world's dominant military power. How the US military fights, and the systems and weapons that it fights with, have been uncontested. That old reality, however, is rapidly deteriorating. America's
... Read more
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The Woman on the Bridge

by Holly Seddon ...

Narrated by Olivia Dowd ...

Unabridged

10 hours 43 min

'Strangers On A Train meets The Pact in this high concept thriller: daring, dramatic and totally original, I loved it.' Gillian McAllisterHow far would you go to save a perfect stranger?Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer.Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she wi... ... Read more

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'Strangers On A Train meets The Pact in this high concept thriller: daring, dramatic and totally original, I loved it.' Gillian McAllisterHow far would you go to save a perfect stranger?Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer.Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she wi...
... Read more
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Apple

The First 50 Years

by David Pogue ...

Narrated by David Pogue ...

Unabridged

23 hours 25 min

Instant New York Times BestsellerIn time for Apple’s 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company’s entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world. The book features new facts that correct the record and illuminate its subversive culture and fresh ... Read more

$46.99 CAD

Instant New York Times BestsellerIn time for Apple’s 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company’s entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world. The book features new facts that correct the record and illuminate its subversive culture and fresh
... Read more
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A History of Seeing in Eleven Inventions

by Susan Denham Wade ...

Narrated by AI Voice Audovia Tess ...

Unabridged

11 hours 20 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. 'A remarkable achievement' - Stephen Fry In 2015 #thedress captured the world's imagination. Was the dress in the picture white and gold or blue and black? It inspired the author to ask: if people in the same time and place can see the same thing differently, how did people in distant times and places see the world? Jam-packed with fascinating stories, ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. 'A remarkable achievement' - Stephen Fry In 2015 #thedress captured the world's imagination. Was the dress in the picture white and gold or blue and black? It inspired the author to ask: if people in the same time and place can see the same thing differently, how did people in distant times and places see the world? Jam-packed with fascinating stories,
... Read more
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Thinking in Bottlenecks: The Engineering Mindset for Solving Anything Faster

A Systems Engineering Approach to Speed, Flow, and Breakthrough Solutions in Work and Life

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 17 min

What if your biggest obstacle isn't effort, but flow?In Thinking in Bottlenecks, engineer and productivity strategist Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman reveals how the hidden constraints around you—and inside you—are the true culprits behind slow results, wasted effort, and stalled progress.Inspired by the legendary Theory of Constraints, this book blends systems engineering, Lean thinking, and real ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

What if your biggest obstacle isn't effort, but flow?In Thinking in Bottlenecks, engineer and productivity strategist Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman reveals how the hidden constraints around you—and inside you—are the true culprits behind slow results, wasted effort, and stalled progress.Inspired by the legendary Theory of Constraints, this book blends systems engineering, Lean thinking, and real
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Le moteur thermique pour les nuls - LES BASES

TOME 1 (New édition - EVO 3 (3e édition) -)

by KCM Darius ...

Narrated by Fournier-Moreau Yoan ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Le moteur thermique (Combustion interne) pour les nuls
Unabridged

1 hour 39 min

⚙️ Besoin d’en connaître davantage sur les moteurs thermiques ? Envie d’apprendre de manière ludique ? Vous êtes au bon endroit ! Ce livre audio « Le moteur thermique pour les nuls - LES BASES » vous éclairera sans besoin de combustible en vous expliquant le fonctionnement en détails d'un moteur thermique de voiture, moto, etc., de manière simple, drôle et efficace. Une édition revisitée<p... ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

⚙️ Besoin d’en connaître davantage sur les moteurs thermiques ? Envie d’apprendre de manière ludique ? Vous êtes au bon endroit ! Ce livre audio « Le moteur thermique pour les nuls - LES BASES » vous éclairera sans besoin de combustible en vous expliquant le fonctionnement en détails d'un moteur thermique de voiture, moto, etc., de manière simple, drôle et efficace. Une édition revisitée<p...
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Scrumban

Advanced Metrics and Insights for Scrumban Success

by James Henry ...

Narrated by Rayan Mitchell ...

Unabridged

3 hours 30 min

Unlock the full potential of your teams with Scrumban: Advanced Metrics and Insights for Scrumban Success. This comprehensive guide delves into the hybrid agile framework of Scrumban, blending the best practices of Scrum and Kanban to create a powerful approach for managing complex projects in dynamic environments.Designed for agile practitioners, team leaders, and organizational decision-makers, ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the full potential of your teams with Scrumban: Advanced Metrics and Insights for Scrumban Success. This comprehensive guide delves into the hybrid agile framework of Scrumban, blending the best practices of Scrum and Kanban to create a powerful approach for managing complex projects in dynamic environments.Designed for agile practitioners, team leaders, and organizational decision-makers,
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Kanban for Beginners

A Comprehensive Guide to Visual Workflow Management

by Ben Rizer ...

Narrated by Sam Finley ...

Unabridged

3 hours 19 min

Unlock the power of Kanban with "Kanban for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Visual Workflow Management." This comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide is designed for anyone looking to implement Kanban in their work, whether you’re part of a software development team, managing projects, or simply seeking personal productivity tools.Starting with the fundamentals, the book introduces the key ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the power of Kanban with "Kanban for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Visual Workflow Management." This comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide is designed for anyone looking to implement Kanban in their work, whether you’re part of a software development team, managing projects, or simply seeking personal productivity tools.Starting with the fundamentals, the book introduces the key
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25 Inventos Accidentales

Historias Surpreendentes de Errores que Cambiaron el Mundo

by Mike Ciman ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Santiago G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 14 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.25 inventos accidentales que, por error, cambiaron el mundo.Muchos de los inventos que utilizamos en nuestra vida cotidiana tienen su origen en momentos inesperados en los que científicos, ingenieros e inventores tropezaron con soluciones brillantes mientras perseguían otros objetivos.Desde la creación de la penicilina hasta el descubrimiento de los ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.25 inventos accidentales que, por error, cambiaron el mundo.Muchos de los inventos que utilizamos en nuestra vida cotidiana tienen su origen en momentos inesperados en los que científicos, ingenieros e inventores tropezaron con soluciones brillantes mientras perseguían otros objetivos.Desde la creación de la penicilina hasta el descubrimiento de los
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Defying Reality

The Inside Story of the Virtual Reality Revolution

by David M. Ewalt ...

Narrated by Max Adler ...

Unabridged

7 hours

A fascinating exploration of the history, development, and future of virtual reality, a technology with world-changing potential, written by award-winning journalist and author David Ewalt, stemming from his 2015 Forbes cover story about the Oculus Rift and its creator Palmer Luckey.You’ve heard about virtual reality, seen the new gadgets, and read about how VR will be the next big thing. But you ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

A fascinating exploration of the history, development, and future of virtual reality, a technology with world-changing potential, written by award-winning journalist and author David Ewalt, stemming from his 2015 Forbes cover story about the Oculus Rift and its creator Palmer Luckey.You’ve heard about virtual reality, seen the new gadgets, and read about how VR will be the next big thing. But you
... Read more
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Wireless Exploits And Countermeasures

Kali Linux Nethunter, Aircrack-NG, Kismet, And Wireshark

by Rob Botwright ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Unabridged

8 hours 11 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Wireless Exploits and Countermeasures Book Bundle Unveil the Secrets of Wireless Security with Our Comprehensive Bundle! Book 1 - Wireless Exploits and Countermeasures: A Beginner's Guide Begin your journey with a solid foundation in wireless security. This beginner-friendly guide introduces you to wireless networks, helps you grasp the fundamentals, ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Wireless Exploits and Countermeasures Book Bundle Unveil the Secrets of Wireless Security with Our Comprehensive Bundle! Book 1 - Wireless Exploits and Countermeasures: A Beginner's Guide Begin your journey with a solid foundation in wireless security. This beginner-friendly guide introduces you to wireless networks, helps you grasp the fundamentals,
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