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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

$28.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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Love Sense

The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships

by Dr. Sue Johnson ...

Narrated by Dr. Sue Johnson ...

Series Audiobook 2 - The Dr. Sue Johnson Collection
Unabridged

12 hours 22 min

The bestselling author of Hold Me Tight presents a revolutionary new understanding of why and how we love, based on cutting-edge research.Every day, we hear of relationships failing and questions of whether humans are meant to be monogamous. Love Sense presents new scientific evidence that tells us that humans are meant to mate for life. Dr. Johnson explains that romantic love is an attachment ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

The bestselling author of Hold Me Tight presents a revolutionary new understanding of why and how we love, based on cutting-edge research.Every day, we hear of relationships failing and questions of whether humans are meant to be monogamous. Love Sense presents new scientific evidence that tells us that humans are meant to mate for life. Dr. Johnson explains that romantic love is an attachment
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Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules

Separating Fact from Fiction, and the Science of Everyday Life

by Dr. Joe Schwarcz ...

Narrated by Garrett Goodison ...

Unabridged

8 hours 51 min

A healthy dose of scientific skepticism in the information age, from bestselling author Dr. Joe SchwarzThe internet is a powerful beast; no matter what question you may have, the answer is just a few keystrokes away. But with so many sources available, and so many conflicting answers, how do you know what information is reliable? In Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules, Dr. Joe Schwarcz takes a critical ... Read more

$28.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A healthy dose of scientific skepticism in the information age, from bestselling author Dr. Joe SchwarzThe internet is a powerful beast; no matter what question you may have, the answer is just a few keystrokes away. But with so many sources available, and so many conflicting answers, how do you know what information is reliable? In Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules, Dr. Joe Schwarcz takes a critical
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The Case Against Sugar

by Gary Taubes ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

11 hours 33 min

From the best-selling author of Why We Get Fat, a groundbreaking, eye-opening exposé that makes the convincing case that sugar is the tobacco of the new millennium: backed by powerful lobbies, entrenched in our lives, and making us very sick.Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today than ever; obesity is at epidemic proportions; nearly 10% of children are thought to have nonalcoholic fatty ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

From the best-selling author of Why We Get Fat, a groundbreaking, eye-opening exposé that makes the convincing case that sugar is the tobacco of the new millennium: backed by powerful lobbies, entrenched in our lives, and making us very sick.Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today than ever; obesity is at epidemic proportions; nearly 10% of children are thought to have nonalcoholic fatty
... Read more
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Caesar's Last Breath

Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us

by Sam Kean ...

Narrated by Ben Sullivan ...

Unabridged

10 hours 33 min

The Guardian's Best Science Book of 2017: the fascinating science and history of the air we breathe.It's invisible. It's ever-present. Without it, you would die in minutes. And it has an epic story to tell.In Caesar's Last Breath, New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean takes us on a journey through the periodic table, around the globe, and across time to tell the story of the air we breathe, ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

The Guardian's Best Science Book of 2017: the fascinating science and history of the air we breathe.It's invisible. It's ever-present. Without it, you would die in minutes. And it has an epic story to tell.In Caesar's Last Breath, New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean takes us on a journey through the periodic table, around the globe, and across time to tell the story of the air we breathe,
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Periodic Tales

A Cultural History of the Elements, from Arsenic to Zinc

by Hugh Aldersey Williams ...

Narrated by Antony Ferguson ...

Unabridged

12 hours 53 min

Like the alphabet, the calendar, or the zodiac, the periodic table of the chemical elements has a permanent place in our imagination. But aside from the handful of common ones (iron, carbon, copper, gold), the elements themselves remain wrapped in mystery. We do not know what most of them look like, how they exist in nature, how they got their names, or of what use they are to us. Unlocking their ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

Like the alphabet, the calendar, or the zodiac, the periodic table of the chemical elements has a permanent place in our imagination. But aside from the handful of common ones (iron, carbon, copper, gold), the elements themselves remain wrapped in mystery. We do not know what most of them look like, how they exist in nature, how they got their names, or of what use they are to us. Unlocking their
... Read more
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Drink?

The New Science of Alcohol and Health

by Professor David Nutt ...

Narrated by Professor David Nutt ...

Unabridged

6 hours 36 min

From a world-renowned authority on alcohol abuse, a book that exposes the side effects drinking imposes on our overall health–and how we can moderate our consumption.From after-work happy hour to a nightly glass of wine, we're used to thinking of alcohol as a normal part of our daily lives. In Drink?, neuropharmacology professor David Nutt takes a fascinating, science-based look at drinking to ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

From a world-renowned authority on alcohol abuse, a book that exposes the side effects drinking imposes on our overall health–and how we can moderate our consumption.From after-work happy hour to a nightly glass of wine, we're used to thinking of alcohol as a normal part of our daily lives. In Drink?, neuropharmacology professor David Nutt takes a fascinating, science-based look at drinking to
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Audiobook

Elemental Matters:An Introduction to Chemistry

by Deborah G. Sauder ...

Narrated by Deborah G. Sauder ...

Unabridged

8 hours 27 min

In Elemental Matters, Professor Deborah Sauder leads a comprehensive overview of chemistry, a subject that influences every aspect of daily life. Kicking off the lecture series with a revealing look at one of the planet's most vital chemicals-water-Sauder then delves into the basics of molecular structure and chemical reactions. The course concludes with an eye-opening glimpse of 21st-century ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Elemental Matters, Professor Deborah Sauder leads a comprehensive overview of chemistry, a subject that influences every aspect of daily life. Kicking off the lecture series with a revealing look at one of the planet's most vital chemicals-water-Sauder then delves into the basics of molecular structure and chemical reactions. The course concludes with an eye-opening glimpse of 21st-century
... Read more
Audiobook

Elixir

A Parisian Perfume House and the Quest for the Secret of Life

by Theresa Levitt ...

Narrated by Esther Wane ...

Unabridged

8 hours 46 min

For centuries, scientists believed that living matter possessed a special quality—a spirit or essence—that differentiated it from nonliving matter. But by the nineteenth century, the scientific consensus was that the building blocks of one were identical to the building blocks of the other. Elixir tells the story of two young chemists who were not convinced, and how their work rewrote the boundary ... Read more

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For centuries, scientists believed that living matter possessed a special quality—a spirit or essence—that differentiated it from nonliving matter. But by the nineteenth century, the scientific consensus was that the building blocks of one were identical to the building blocks of the other. Elixir tells the story of two young chemists who were not convinced, and how their work rewrote the boundary
... Read more
Audiobook

Oxygen

The molecule that made the world

by Nick Lane ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

16 hours 35 min

Three hundred million years ago, in Carboniferous times, dragonflies grew as big as seagulls, with wingspans of nearly a meter. Researchers claim they could have flown only if the air had contained more oxygen than today—probably as much as thirty-five percent. Giant spiders, tree-ferns, marine rock formations, and fossil charcoals all tell the same story. High oxygen levels may also explain the ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Three hundred million years ago, in Carboniferous times, dragonflies grew as big as seagulls, with wingspans of nearly a meter. Researchers claim they could have flown only if the air had contained more oxygen than today—probably as much as thirty-five percent. Giant spiders, tree-ferns, marine rock formations, and fossil charcoals all tell the same story. High oxygen levels may also explain the
... Read more
Audiobook

Book Of Early Whisperings, The

by Walter Russell ...

Narrated by Matthew Schmitz ...

Unabridged

2 hours

Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and narrated by Matthew Schmitz."These writings are the whisperings of God’s Voice to me during those early periods of illumination which occurred in May of every year of my life from the age of seven. These periods of ecstasy – which always characterized cosmic illumination – lasted from ten to fourteen days, during which time I was obliged to seek solitude ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and narrated by Matthew Schmitz."These writings are the whisperings of God’s Voice to me during those early periods of illumination which occurred in May of every year of my life from the age of seven. These periods of ecstasy – which always characterized cosmic illumination – lasted from ten to fourteen days, during which time I was obliged to seek solitude
... Read more
Audiobook

Origin of Chemistry

by Blake Carson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook box set - Origin of
Unabridged

3 hours 19 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Chemistry is fundamental to understanding the universe. This book explores how elements were first formed in stars, the interactions that led to complex chemicals, and the role of chemistry in the origin of life. Readers will learn about the periodic table's formation, the development of molecules, and the chemical reactions that underpin existence. ... Read more

$0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Chemistry is fundamental to understanding the universe. This book explores how elements were first formed in stars, the interactions that led to complex chemicals, and the role of chemistry in the origin of life. Readers will learn about the periodic table's formation, the development of molecules, and the chemical reactions that underpin existence.
... Read more
Audiobook

Meteorite

How Stones from Outer Space Made Our World

by Tim Gregory ...

Narrated by Tim Gregory ...

Unabridged

8 hours 23 min

Explore the universe and immerse yourself in the story of our solar system, planet, and life through meteorites."Meteorite is a treasure"--Wall Street JournalMeteorites have long been seen as portents of fate and messages from the gods, their fiery remains inspiring worship and giving rise to legends that have persisted for millennia. But beyond the lore, meteorites tell an even greater story: ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

Explore the universe and immerse yourself in the story of our solar system, planet, and life through meteorites."Meteorite is a treasure"--Wall Street JournalMeteorites have long been seen as portents of fate and messages from the gods, their fiery remains inspiring worship and giving rise to legends that have persisted for millennia. But beyond the lore, meteorites tell an even greater story:
... Read more
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Conserving Life's Legacy: Biodiversity Through Genomic Exploration

by Lucinda Warren ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Cole G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 56 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the ever-changing world and with the crucial need to preserve the wonders of our planet, scientists around the globe have turned to the vast ocean of genomic research to aid in biodiversity conservation efforts. The DNA of Conservation: Genomic Approaches to Biodiversity Preservation delves into the fascinating world of genomics and its significant ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the ever-changing world and with the crucial need to preserve the wonders of our planet, scientists around the globe have turned to the vast ocean of genomic research to aid in biodiversity conservation efforts. The DNA of Conservation: Genomic Approaches to Biodiversity Preservation delves into the fascinating world of genomics and its significant
... Read more
Audiobook

When I Grow up I Want To Be A Chemist

by Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand, Kim Mitzo Thompson ...

Narrated by Nashville Kids' Sound ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Chemistry
Unabridged

3 min

Do you like math and science? Do you like to conduct experiments in science class? If so, then you might want to become a chemist someday. What exactly is chemistry? Chemistry focuses on chemical substances and how they interact with each other. Kids will love this upbeat audiobook guaranteed to make them interesting in learning more about becoming a chemist someday. ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you like math and science? Do you like to conduct experiments in science class? If so, then you might want to become a chemist someday. What exactly is chemistry? Chemistry focuses on chemical substances and how they interact with each other. Kids will love this upbeat audiobook guaranteed to make them interesting in learning more about becoming a chemist someday.
... Read more
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Forensic Science

An Audio Guide

by Jay Siegel ...

Narrated by Rodney Gardiner ...

Series series Bolinda Beginner Guides
Unabridged

6 hours 43 min

The most remarkable weapon in the fight against crime, forensic science turns bullet trajectories, bodily fluids and the very structure of our DNA into damning witnesses of our every act. Packed with examples from real-life cases, this Beginner Guide covers all major areas of forensic science, including drugs, trace evidence and crime scene investigation. Pathology, anthropology and the laws that ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

The most remarkable weapon in the fight against crime, forensic science turns bullet trajectories, bodily fluids and the very structure of our DNA into damning witnesses of our every act. Packed with examples from real-life cases, this Beginner Guide covers all major areas of forensic science, including drugs, trace evidence and crime scene investigation. Pathology, anthropology and the laws that
... Read more
Audiobook

Enseñanza Verde: Una Guía Completa de Química Sostenible

by Dr. Elías Nodos ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Luis G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 52 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.En un mundo que enfrenta desafíos ambientales apremiantes, la enseñanza de la química debe evolucionar para formar a la próxima generación de científicos y ciudadanos conscientes. La química sostenible ya no es una opción, es una necesidad fundamental.Para guiar a los educadores en esta transformación esencial, presentamos "Teaching Green: A ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.En un mundo que enfrenta desafíos ambientales apremiantes, la enseñanza de la química debe evolucionar para formar a la próxima generación de científicos y ciudadanos conscientes. La química sostenible ya no es una opción, es una necesidad fundamental.Para guiar a los educadores en esta transformación esencial, presentamos "Teaching Green: A
... Read more
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Combinatorial Optimization Problems: Molecular Unfolding

by N.B. Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mary G ...

Unabridged

19 hours 16 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the fascinating world of protein folding and unfolding with "Combinatorial Optimization Problems: Molecular Unfolding." This book is the perfect starting point for absolute beginners looking to understand the intricate processes behind molecular dynamics. It seamlessly integrates fundamental principles with essential optimization techniques, ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the fascinating world of protein folding and unfolding with "Combinatorial Optimization Problems: Molecular Unfolding." This book is the perfect starting point for absolute beginners looking to understand the intricate processes behind molecular dynamics. It seamlessly integrates fundamental principles with essential optimization techniques,
... Read more
Audiobook

Molecular Docking: Quantum Computing Methods

by N.B. Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mary G ...

Series Audiobook 14 - Quantum Computing
Unabridged

2 hours 3 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Molecular Docking: Quantum Computing Methods" delves into the intersection of quantum computing and molecular sciences, presenting an in-depth exploration of how quantum algorithms and hardware can revolutionize molecular docking simulations. From foundational principles to advanced case studies, this book navigates the potential of quantum computing ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Molecular Docking: Quantum Computing Methods" delves into the intersection of quantum computing and molecular sciences, presenting an in-depth exploration of how quantum algorithms and hardware can revolutionize molecular docking simulations. From foundational principles to advanced case studies, this book navigates the potential of quantum computing
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Audiobook

Geochemistry

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Andrea Giordani ...

Unabridged

43 min

Geochemistry is that branch of science which uses the fundamental principles of Chemistry to understand, analyze and explain the mechanisms behind and working principles of major geological systems including the oceans as well as Earth's crust. But the scope of Geochemistry extends much beyond our planet earth and extends upto the solar system so much so that its contribution is immense in ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Geochemistry is that branch of science which uses the fundamental principles of Chemistry to understand, analyze and explain the mechanisms behind and working principles of major geological systems including the oceans as well as Earth's crust. But the scope of Geochemistry extends much beyond our planet earth and extends upto the solar system so much so that its contribution is immense in
... Read more
Audiobook

The Half-Life of Facts

Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date

by Samuel Arbesman ...

Narrated by Sean Pratt ...

Unabridged

7 hours 54 min

New insights from the science of scienceFacts change all the time. Smoking has gone from doctor recommended to deadly. We used to think the Earth was the center of the universe and that Pluto was a planet. For decades, we were convinced that the brontosaurus was a real dinosaur. In short, what we know about the world is constantly changing.But it turns out there’s an order to the state of ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

New insights from the science of scienceFacts change all the time. Smoking has gone from doctor recommended to deadly. We used to think the Earth was the center of the universe and that Pluto was a planet. For decades, we were convinced that the brontosaurus was a real dinosaur. In short, what we know about the world is constantly changing.But it turns out there’s an order to the state of
... Read more
Audiobook

Du er giftig

Og nogen vil skjule det

by Philippe Grandjean ...

Narrated by Henrik Hartvig Jørgensen ...

Unabridged

7 hours 15 min

Som en af verdens førende forskere og eksperter i kemi i kroppen afslører Philippe Grandjean i denne både personlige og opsigtsvækkende bog, hvordan kemi påvirker vores krop og miljø. Og han deler årtiers oplevelser og opdagelser fra en karriere dedikeret til at forstå og bekæmpe miljøforurening.Svært nedbrydelige miljøgifte bliver ført rundt i hele verden gennem vinde og havstrømme og påvirker ... Read more

$45.99 CAD

Som en af verdens førende forskere og eksperter i kemi i kroppen afslører Philippe Grandjean i denne både personlige og opsigtsvækkende bog, hvordan kemi påvirker vores krop og miljø. Og han deler årtiers oplevelser og opdagelser fra en karriere dedikeret til at forstå og bekæmpe miljøforurening.Svært nedbrydelige miljøgifte bliver ført rundt i hele verden gennem vinde og havstrømme og påvirker
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The Virility Paradox

The Vast Influence of Testosterone on Our Bodies, Minds, and the World We Live In

by Charles J. Ryan ...

Narrated by P.J. Ochlan ...

Unabridged

8 hours 5 min

Testosterone propels our drive for exploration and risk, for competition and creation, and even our survival. The effects of testosterone permeate the traditions, philosophy, and literature of every known culture—without it, the world would be a drastically different place.It also has a role in humanity's darker side, contributing to violence, hubris, poverty, crime, and selfishness. Recent ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Testosterone propels our drive for exploration and risk, for competition and creation, and even our survival. The effects of testosterone permeate the traditions, philosophy, and literature of every known culture—without it, the world would be a drastically different place.It also has a role in humanity's darker side, contributing to violence, hubris, poverty, crime, and selfishness. Recent
... Read more
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Rare but Not Forgotten

by Melissa Petruzzello ...

Narrated by Melissa Petruzzello, Naomi Fraga ...

Series series Botanize!
Unabridged

20 min

Melissa Petruzzello of Encyclopædia Britannica and Dr. Naomi Fraga of the California Botanic Garden discuss rare plants and their conservation. This is the seventh installment in the Botanize! podcast series. ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Melissa Petruzzello of Encyclopædia Britannica and Dr. Naomi Fraga of the California Botanic Garden discuss rare plants and their conservation. This is the seventh installment in the Botanize! podcast series.
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