Rakuten Kobo

Showing 1 - 24 of 944 Results

Audiobook

Audiobook

Biological War

The Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction thriller

by Annie Jacobsen ...

Narrated by Annie Jacobsen ...

Unabridged

11 hours 13 min

There is an invisible weapon among us.By the time you know you are a victim, it has turned you into a killer.A compelling, fast-paced, ticking clock non-fiction thriller from the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario.A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the collapse of human society. In this explosive new book, based on dozens of new interviews with experts with high ... Read more

£16.99

There is an invisible weapon among us.By the time you know you are a victim, it has turned you into a killer.A compelling, fast-paced, ticking clock non-fiction thriller from the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario.A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the collapse of human society. In this explosive new book, based on dozens of new interviews with experts with high
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Tesla

Inventor of the Modern

by Richard Munson ...

Narrated by Charles Constant ...

Unabridged

9 hours 10 min

Nikola Tesla, a Serbian immigrant, invented the radio, the induction motor, the neon lamp, and the remote control. His breakthrough came in alternating current, the basis of the electric grid and long-distance electrical transmission. This pitted him against Thomas Edison's direct current empire, and bitter patent battles ensued. But Tesla's technology was superior, and eventually he prevailed. ... Read more

£15.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

Nikola Tesla, a Serbian immigrant, invented the radio, the induction motor, the neon lamp, and the remote control. His breakthrough came in alternating current, the basis of the electric grid and long-distance electrical transmission. This pitted him against Thomas Edison's direct current empire, and bitter patent battles ensued. But Tesla's technology was superior, and eventually he prevailed.
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

How the World Really Works

A Scientist’s Guide to Our Past, Present and Future

by Vaclav Smil ...

Narrated by Stephen Perring ...

Unabridged

10 hours 8 min

Brought to you by Penguin.We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material world and its globalization, to risks, our environment and its future, How the World Really Works offers a ... Read more

£13.99

Brought to you by Penguin.We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material world and its globalization, to risks, our environment and its future, How the World Really Works offers a
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Surviving to Drive

The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller as seen on Netflix’s Drive to Survive

by Guenther Steiner ...

Narrated by Guenther Steiner ...

Unabridged

7 hours 40 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.'People talk about football managers being under pressure. Trust me, that's nothing. Pressure is watching one of your drivers hit a barrier at 190mph and exploding before your eyes...'**Guenther Steiner is one of motor racing's biggest and most celebrated characters, known to millions for his show-stealing appearances on Netflix's hugely popular fly on the wall series, ... Read more

£14.99

**Brought to you by Penguin.'People talk about football managers being under pressure. Trust me, that's nothing. Pressure is watching one of your drivers hit a barrier at 190mph and exploding before your eyes...'**Guenther Steiner is one of motor racing's biggest and most celebrated characters, known to millions for his show-stealing appearances on Netflix's hugely popular fly on the wall series,
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

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

£19.99

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
Audiobook

Audiobook

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

£18.99

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
Audiobook

Audiobook

Breakneck

China's Quest to Engineer the Future

by Dan Wang ...

Narrated by Kevin Shen ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

Brought to you by Penguin.From an indispensable voice on China, comes a riveting, first-hand account of China's seismic progressFor close to a decade, Dan Wang has been observing China’s tumultuous and astounding growth. The state has constructed towering bridges, gleaming railways and sprawling factories to improve economic outcomes in record time. But rapid change has also sent ripples of pain ... Read more

£14.99

Brought to you by Penguin.From an indispensable voice on China, comes a riveting, first-hand account of China's seismic progressFor close to a decade, Dan Wang has been observing China’s tumultuous and astounding growth. The state has constructed towering bridges, gleaming railways and sprawling factories to improve economic outcomes in record time. But rapid change has also sent ripples of pain
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

The Manager's Path

A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change

by Camille Fournier ...

Narrated by Janet Metzger ...

Unabridged

10 hours 7 min

Managing people is difficult wherever you work. But in the tech industry, where management is also a technical discipline, the learning curve can be brutal—especially when there are few tools, texts, and frameworks to help you. In this practical guide, author Camille Fournier (tech lead turned CTO) takes you through each stage in the journey from engineer to technical manager.From mentoring ... Read more

£19.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

Managing people is difficult wherever you work. But in the tech industry, where management is also a technical discipline, the learning curve can be brutal—especially when there are few tools, texts, and frameworks to help you. In this practical guide, author Camille Fournier (tech lead turned CTO) takes you through each stage in the journey from engineer to technical manager.From mentoring
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Papyrus

THE MILLION-COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER

by Irene Vallejo ...

Narrated by Sophie Roberts ...

Unabridged

17 hours 28 min

THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERA FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE YEARAn enthralling 6,000-year journey through the history of books and readingLong before books were mass-produced, scrolls hand copied on reeds pulled from the Nile were the treasures of the ancient world. Emperors and Pharaohs were so determined to possess them that they dispatched emis... ... Read more

£25.99

THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERA FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE YEARAn enthralling 6,000-year journey through the history of books and readingLong before books were mass-produced, scrolls hand copied on reeds pulled from the Nile were the treasures of the ancient world. Emperors and Pharaohs were so determined to possess them that they dispatched emis...
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Kay’s Incredible Inventions

A fascinating and fantastically funny guide to inventions that changed the world (and some that definitely didn't)

by Adam Kay ...

Narrated by Adam Kay, Dan Tetsell ...

Unabridged

5 hours 45 min

Brought to you by Puffin.Have you ever thought about the fact that before the fridge you'd have had maggots in your margarine? Ever thought about what you might use to wipe your bum before loo roll was a thing? And what about what everybody did before computers?!In this third hilarious book from Adam Kay and Henry Paker you'll learn about all of these and more. Full of funny findings and ... Read more

£9.99

Brought to you by Puffin.Have you ever thought about the fact that before the fridge you'd have had maggots in your margarine? Ever thought about what you might use to wipe your bum before loo roll was a thing? And what about what everybody did before computers?!In this third hilarious book from Adam Kay and Henry Paker you'll learn about all of these and more. Full of funny findings and
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Truth, Lies, and O-Rings

Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster

by Allan J. McDonald ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

Unabridged

26 hours 59 min

On a cold January morning in 1986, NASA launched the Space Shuttle Challenger, despite warnings against doing so by many individuals, including Allan McDonald. The fiery destruction of Challenger on live television moments after launch remains an indelible image in the nation's collective memory.In Truth, Lies, and O-Rings, McDonald, a skilled engineer and executive, relives the tragedy from where ... Read more

£27.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

On a cold January morning in 1986, NASA launched the Space Shuttle Challenger, despite warnings against doing so by many individuals, including Allan McDonald. The fiery destruction of Challenger on live television moments after launch remains an indelible image in the nation's collective memory.In Truth, Lies, and O-Rings, McDonald, a skilled engineer and executive, relives the tragedy from where
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

The Great Bridge

The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge

by David McCullough, David McCullough ...

Narrated by Nelson Runger ...

Unabridged

27 hours 24 min

A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough. This gripping saga of the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the country’s boldest engineering achievements, reveals not only the politics and personalities behind "America’s Eiffel Tower," but charts New York’s ascent as a thriving metropolis.Around 1870, during the Age of ... Read more

£30.99

A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough. This gripping saga of the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the country’s boldest engineering achievements, reveals not only the politics and personalities behind "America’s Eiffel Tower," but charts New York’s ascent as a thriving metropolis.Around 1870, during the Age of
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

F1 Insider

Notes from the Pit Lane – Highly commended at the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Awards

by Ted Kravitz ...

Narrated by Ted Kravitz ...

Unabridged

9 hours 21 min

'A fascinating and unique insight from one of F1's most formidable reporters.'Toto WolffFrom Australia and Italy to China and the U.S., Ted Kravitz - hailed as an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in Formula 1' - is the fans' eyes and ears in the pit lane, followed by millions of devoted viewers eager to discover what happens behind the scenes. His iconic Ted's Notebook series is ... Read more

£24.99

'A fascinating and unique insight from one of F1's most formidable reporters.'Toto WolffFrom Australia and Italy to China and the U.S., Ted Kravitz - hailed as an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in Formula 1' - is the fans' eyes and ears in the pit lane, followed by millions of devoted viewers eager to discover what happens behind the scenes. His iconic Ted's Notebook series is
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Crossings

How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet

by Ben Goldfarb ...

Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner ...

Unabridged

11 hours 52 min

Some 40 million miles of roadways encircle the earth, yet we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. While roads are so ubiquitous they're practically invisible to us, wild animals experience them as entirely alien forces of death and disruption. In Crossings, environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb travels throughout the United States and around the world to investigate ... Read more

£19.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

Some 40 million miles of roadways encircle the earth, yet we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. While roads are so ubiquitous they're practically invisible to us, wild animals experience them as entirely alien forces of death and disruption. In Crossings, environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb travels throughout the United States and around the world to investigate
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Sodium Bicarbonate

Nature's Unique First Aid Remedy

by Dr. Mark Sircus ...

Narrated by Ramon De Ocampo ...

Unabridged

7 hours 18 min

What if there were a natural health-promoting substance that was inexpensive, available at any grocery store in the country, and probably sitting in your cupboard right now? There is. It is called sodium bicarbonate, although you may know it as baking soda.For years, sodium bicarbonate has been used on a daily basis as part of a number of hospital treatments, but most people remain unaware of its ... Read more

£15.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

What if there were a natural health-promoting substance that was inexpensive, available at any grocery store in the country, and probably sitting in your cupboard right now? There is. It is called sodium bicarbonate, although you may know it as baking soda.For years, sodium bicarbonate has been used on a daily basis as part of a number of hospital treatments, but most people remain unaware of its
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Apple

The First 50 Years

by David Pogue ...

Narrated by David Pogue ...

Unabridged

23 hours 24 min

This book lavishly illustrates the first 50 years of Apple’s history through stunning, full-color photographs.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, und... ... Read more

£24.99

This book lavishly illustrates the first 50 years of Apple’s history through stunning, full-color photographs.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, und...
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Killed by a Traffic Engineer

Shattering the Delusion that Science Underlies Our Transportation System

by Wes Marshall ...

Narrated by Stephen R. Thorne ...

Unabridged

15 hours 2 min

In the US we are nearing four million road deaths since we began counting them in 1899. The numbers are getting worse, yet we continue to accept these deaths as part of doing business. There has been no examination of why we engineer roads that are literally killing us.In Killed by a Traffic Engineer, civil engineering professor Wes Marshall shines a spotlight on how little science there is behind ... Read more

£19.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

In the US we are nearing four million road deaths since we began counting them in 1899. The numbers are getting worse, yet we continue to accept these deaths as part of doing business. There has been no examination of why we engineer roads that are literally killing us.In Killed by a Traffic Engineer, civil engineering professor Wes Marshall shines a spotlight on how little science there is behind
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Burn Book

A tech love story

by Kara Swisher ...

Narrated by Kara Swisher ...

Unabridged

7 hours 40 min

From award-winning journalist Kara Swisher comes a witty, scathing, but fair accounting of the tech industry and its founders who wanted to change the world but broke it instead.While tech titans bragged they would 'move fast and break things', Kara Swisher was moving faster and breaking news. Covering the explosion of the digital sector in the early 1990s, she developed a long track record of ... Read more

£24.99

From award-winning journalist Kara Swisher comes a witty, scathing, but fair accounting of the tech industry and its founders who wanted to change the world but broke it instead.While tech titans bragged they would 'move fast and break things', Kara Swisher was moving faster and breaking news. Covering the explosion of the digital sector in the early 1990s, she developed a long track record of
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Disaster Preparedness Coordinator - The Comprehensive Guide

by Viruti Shivan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series series Vanguard Professionals
Unabridged

4 hours 39 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Mastering the Art of Readiness and Response in an Unpredictable WorldIn today's volatile and ever-changing environment, being prepared for the unexpected is not just an option—it's a necessity. "Disaster Preparedness Coordinator - The Comprehensive Guide" emerges as an essential tool in this critical mission, offering an unparalleled blend of expertise ... Read more

£7.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Mastering the Art of Readiness and Response in an Unpredictable WorldIn today's volatile and ever-changing environment, being prepared for the unexpected is not just an option—it's a necessity. "Disaster Preparedness Coordinator - The Comprehensive Guide" emerges as an essential tool in this critical mission, offering an unparalleled blend of expertise
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Driving the Future Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle

Electric Vehicles and Hybrid & Electric Vehicles

by Eric MacAllister, Kenneth Lift ...

Narrated by Thomas Morrison ...

Unabridged

38 min

Driving the Future Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Electric Vehicles and Hybrid & Electric VehiclesExplore the transformative world of sustainable transportation with the Driving the Future Bundle, a comprehensive 2-in-1 collection that delves into the revolutionary advancements in electric and hybrid vehicles. Perfect for enthusiasts, innovators, and anyone interested in the future of eco-friendly ... Read more

£6.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

Driving the Future Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Electric Vehicles and Hybrid & Electric VehiclesExplore the transformative world of sustainable transportation with the Driving the Future Bundle, a comprehensive 2-in-1 collection that delves into the revolutionary advancements in electric and hybrid vehicles. Perfect for enthusiasts, innovators, and anyone interested in the future of eco-friendly
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

En verden værd at leve i

Når forretning handler om mere end penge

by Flemming Højbo, Liv Ajse ...

Narrated by Mads Hjulmand ...

Unabridged

3 hours 51 min

En verden værd at leve i er en bog om forretning med et formål. En fortælling om mennesker og virksomheder, der vil mere end at øge overskuddet og berige ejerne. Det handler om at ville og kunne bruge virksomheder til at skabe forandring, der gavner mennesker og miljø – i samfundet og på arbejdspladsen.Børge Rambøll (1911–2009), grundlægger af den rådgivende ingeniørvirksomhed Rambøll, formulerede ... Read more

£20.99

En verden værd at leve i er en bog om forretning med et formål. En fortælling om mennesker og virksomheder, der vil mere end at øge overskuddet og berige ejerne. Det handler om at ville og kunne bruge virksomheder til at skabe forandring, der gavner mennesker og miljø – i samfundet og på arbejdspladsen.Børge Rambøll (1911–2009), grundlægger af den rådgivende ingeniørvirksomhed Rambøll, formulerede
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

DNA Revolution: Exploring the World of Genetic Engineering

by SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 42 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "DNA Revolution: Exploring the World of Genetic Engineering," readers embark on an exhilarating journey into the heart of one of the most ground-breaking scientific and technological revolutions of our time. This captivating book delves deep into the world of genetic engineering, unlocking the mysteries of the double helix and the incredible ... Read more

£4.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "DNA Revolution: Exploring the World of Genetic Engineering," readers embark on an exhilarating journey into the heart of one of the most ground-breaking scientific and technological revolutions of our time. This captivating book delves deep into the world of genetic engineering, unlocking the mysteries of the double helix and the incredible
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Agile Manifesto

Unleashing Innovation, Collaboration, and Adaptive Excellence in Modern Development Practices

by Daniel Green ...

Narrated by Rayan Mitchell ...

Unabridged

3 hours 55 min

In a world where change is the only constant, "Agile Manifesto" is your compass for navigating the ever-shifting landscape of software development and project management. This insightful and practical guide takes you on a journey through the core principles and values of the Agile Manifesto, illuminating a path towards greater efficiency, collaboration, and success."Agile Manifesto" isn't just a ... Read more

£3.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

In a world where change is the only constant, "Agile Manifesto" is your compass for navigating the ever-shifting landscape of software development and project management. This insightful and practical guide takes you on a journey through the core principles and values of the Agile Manifesto, illuminating a path towards greater efficiency, collaboration, and success."Agile Manifesto" isn't just a
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Changing Tides: Unveiling the Ocean's Fate

by Lula Joyce ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 16 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this engrossing exploration, readers journey deep into the vast expanse of the Earth's mysterious oceans. Delving beyond the shimmering serenity of its turquoise waves lies a world entangled in danger. With precision and urgency, this extraordinary survey unravels the intricate impact of a planetary force on the lifeline of our planet. As the ... Read more

£4.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this engrossing exploration, readers journey deep into the vast expanse of the Earth's mysterious oceans. Delving beyond the shimmering serenity of its turquoise waves lies a world entangled in danger. With precision and urgency, this extraordinary survey unravels the intricate impact of a planetary force on the lifeline of our planet. As the
... Read more

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Engineering Audiobooks

Show: