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Blue Machine

How the Ocean Shapes Our World

by Helen Czerski ...

Narrated by Helen Czerski ...

Unabridged

14 hours 52 min

Brought to you by Penguin.**FINANCIAL TIMES 2023 HIGHLIGHTAll of the Earth's ocean, from the equator to the poles, is a single engine powered by sunlight - a blue machine.**In a book that will recalibrate our view of this defining feature of our planet, physicist Helen Czerski dives deep to illuminate the murky depths of the ocean engine, examining the messengers, passengers and voyagers that live ... Read more

£14.99

Brought to you by Penguin.**FINANCIAL TIMES 2023 HIGHLIGHTAll of the Earth's ocean, from the equator to the poles, is a single engine powered by sunlight - a blue machine.**In a book that will recalibrate our view of this defining feature of our planet, physicist Helen Czerski dives deep to illuminate the murky depths of the ocean engine, examining the messengers, passengers and voyagers that live
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Ocean

Earth's Last Wilderness - THE LANDMARK NEW BOOK BY DAVID ATTENBOROUGH

by Sir David Attenborough, Colin Butfield ...

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Colin Butfield ...

Unabridged

8 hours 53 min

** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **'Gripping... the wildlife is so fantastical that the images on the page feel like works of the imagination.' Evening Standard'THIS IS THE STORY OF OUR OCEAN AND WE MUST WRITE ITS NEXT CHAPTER TOGETHER. FOR IF WE SAVE THE SEA, WE SAVE OUR WORLD. AFTER A LIFETIME OF FILMING OUR PLANET, I'M SURE THAT NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT.'From the icy seas of our poles to ... Read more

£31.99

** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **'Gripping... the wildlife is so fantastical that the images on the page feel like works of the imagination.' Evening Standard'THIS IS THE STORY OF OUR OCEAN AND WE MUST WRITE ITS NEXT CHAPTER TOGETHER. FOR IF WE SAVE THE SEA, WE SAVE OUR WORLD. AFTER A LIFETIME OF FILMING OUR PLANET, I'M SURE THAT NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT.'From the icy seas of our poles to
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Into the Planet

My Life as a Cave Diver

by Jill Heinerth ...

Narrated by Jill Heinerth ...

Unabridged

10 hours 16 min

From one of the world’s most renowned cave divers, a firsthand account of exploring the earth’s final frontier: the hidden depths of our oceans and the sunken caves inside our planetMore people have died exploring underwater caves than climbing Mount Everest, and we know more about deep space than we do about the depths of our oceans. From one of the top cave divers working today—and one of the ... Read more

£17.99

From one of the world’s most renowned cave divers, a firsthand account of exploring the earth’s final frontier: the hidden depths of our oceans and the sunken caves inside our planetMore people have died exploring underwater caves than climbing Mount Everest, and we know more about deep space than we do about the depths of our oceans. From one of the top cave divers working today—and one of the
... Read more
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RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR

by Philip Hoare ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Unabridged

12 hours 58 min

Rich and strange from the tip of its title to its deep-sunk bones’ Robert MacfarlaneFrom the author of Leviathan, or, The Whale, comes a composite portrait of the subtle, beautiful, inspired and demented ways in which we have come to terms with our watery planet.In the third of his watery books, the author goes in pursuit of human and animal stories of the sea. Of people enchanted or driven to ... Read more

£18.99

Rich and strange from the tip of its title to its deep-sunk bones’ Robert MacfarlaneFrom the author of Leviathan, or, The Whale, comes a composite portrait of the subtle, beautiful, inspired and demented ways in which we have come to terms with our watery planet.In the third of his watery books, the author goes in pursuit of human and animal stories of the sea. Of people enchanted or driven to
... Read more
Audiobook

The Brilliant Abyss

True Tales of Exploring the Deep Sea, Discovering Hidden Life and Selling the Seabed

by Helen Scales ...

Narrated by Helen Scales ...

Unabridged

8 hours 34 min

Bloomsbury presents The Brilliant Abyss written and read by Helen Scales.The deep sea is the last, vast wilderness on the planet. This is the story of our relationship with it – how we imagine, explore and exploit it.For centuries, myth-makers and storytellers have concocted imaginary monsters of the deep, and now scientists are looking there to find bizarre, unknown species, chemicals to make new ... Read more

£14.99

Bloomsbury presents The Brilliant Abyss written and read by Helen Scales.The deep sea is the last, vast wilderness on the planet. This is the story of our relationship with it – how we imagine, explore and exploit it.For centuries, myth-makers and storytellers have concocted imaginary monsters of the deep, and now scientists are looking there to find bizarre, unknown species, chemicals to make new
... Read more
Audiobook

The Science of the Ocean

The Secrets of the Seas Revealed

by DK ...

Narrated by Amy Noble ...

Series series DK Secret World Encyclopedias
Unabridged

6 hours 39 min

Dive into this uniquely elegant exploration of the sea.An exploration of marine life and the ocean environment, this audiobook makes marine biology and oceanography accessible and enjoyable. The Science of the Ocean offers up riches from every corner of the ocean, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to icy fjords and deep-ocean trenches, and from great whales to the microscopic beauty of plankton ... Read more

£13.99

Dive into this uniquely elegant exploration of the sea.An exploration of marine life and the ocean environment, this audiobook makes marine biology and oceanography accessible and enjoyable. The Science of the Ocean offers up riches from every corner of the ocean, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to icy fjords and deep-ocean trenches, and from great whales to the microscopic beauty of plankton
... Read more
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The Log from the Sea of Cortez

by John Steinbeck ...

Narrated by Joe Barrett ...

Unabridged

11 hours 46 min

Brought to you by Penguin.In 1940 Steinbeck sailed in a sardine boat with his great friend the marine biologist, Ed Ricketts, to collect marine invertebrates from the beaches of the Gulf of California. The expedition was described by the two men in SEA OF CORTEZ, published in 1941. The day-to-day story of the trip is told here in the Log, which combines science, philosophy and high-spirited ... Read more

£13.99

Brought to you by Penguin.In 1940 Steinbeck sailed in a sardine boat with his great friend the marine biologist, Ed Ricketts, to collect marine invertebrates from the beaches of the Gulf of California. The expedition was described by the two men in SEA OF CORTEZ, published in 1941. The day-to-day story of the trip is told here in the Log, which combines science, philosophy and high-spirited
... Read more
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Глубина: Фридайвинг и новые пределы человеческих возможностей

by Нестор Джеймс, Нестор Джеймс ...

Narrated by Кирилл Петров ...

Abridged

10 hours 50 min

Во время обычной журналистской командировки в Грецию Джеймс Нестор увидел такое, от чего пришел в полное замешательство: человек нырнул на глубину 100 метров (высота тридцатиэтажного дома) на одном вдохе и вернулся через четыре минуты невредимым и улыбающимся. Может, это мошенничество? Или фридайверы имеют сверхчеловеческие способности? Но автор с удивлением обнаружил навык глубоко нырять и ... Read more

£9.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

Во время обычной журналистской командировки в Грецию Джеймс Нестор увидел такое, от чего пришел в полное замешательство: человек нырнул на глубину 100 метров (высота тридцатиэтажного дома) на одном вдохе и вернулся через четыре минуты невредимым и улыбающимся. Может, это мошенничество? Или фридайверы имеют сверхчеловеческие способности? Но автор с удивлением обнаружил навык глубоко нырять и
... Read more
Audiobook

Pandemic Pioneers: Overpopulation's Impact on Infectious Diseases

by Leanne Conley ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 6 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this book, we delve into a compelling analysis of the intricate relationship between population dynamics and the occurrence and control of widespread contagions. Drawing from historical events, we draw lessons relevant to our modern world fraught with crescendoing numbers of individuals. With a focus specifically on overpopulation, we embark on a ... Read more

£4.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this book, we delve into a compelling analysis of the intricate relationship between population dynamics and the occurrence and control of widespread contagions. Drawing from historical events, we draw lessons relevant to our modern world fraught with crescendoing numbers of individuals. With a focus specifically on overpopulation, we embark on a
... Read more
Audiobook

Waves and Surf for Kids: A Fun Guide to How Ocean Waves Are Made

by Henry Falk ...

Narrated by Henry Falk ...

Unabridged

2 hours 6 min

Turn summer vacation into a playful science adventure exploring the hidden energy that powers every crashing ocean wave. From feeling the foamy water rush over sandy toes to hearing the loud coastal roar, curious young explorers will uncover exactly what makes the sea move. This engaging, educational listen is perfect for keeping kids captivated during long car rides or quiet family afternoons ... Read more

£7.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

Turn summer vacation into a playful science adventure exploring the hidden energy that powers every crashing ocean wave. From feeling the foamy water rush over sandy toes to hearing the loud coastal roar, curious young explorers will uncover exactly what makes the sea move. This engaging, educational listen is perfect for keeping kids captivated during long car rides or quiet family afternoons
... Read more
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Emperors of the Deep

The Mysterious and Misunderstood World of the Shark

by William McKeever ...

Narrated by Tim Andres Pabon ...

Unabridged

10 hours 1 min

Sharks are ruthlessly efficient predators, the apex of 450 million years of evolution. They are older than trees, have survived five extinction events and are essential to maintaining balanced ocean ecosystems, but how much do we really know about their lives?The first book to reveal the hidden world of sharks, Emperors of the Deep draws upon the latest scientific research to examine four species ... Read more

£17.99

Sharks are ruthlessly efficient predators, the apex of 450 million years of evolution. They are older than trees, have survived five extinction events and are essential to maintaining balanced ocean ecosystems, but how much do we really know about their lives?The first book to reveal the hidden world of sharks, Emperors of the Deep draws upon the latest scientific research to examine four species
... Read more
Audiobook

Sinkable

Obsession, the Deep Sea, and the Shipwreck of the Titanic

by Daniel Stone ...

Narrated by Daniel Stone ...

Unabridged

8 hours 19 min

From the national bestselling author of The Food Explorer, a fascinating and rollicking plunge into the story of the world’s most famous shipwreck, the RMS TitanicOn a frigid April night in 1912, the world’s largest—and soon most famous—ocean liner struck an iceberg and slipped beneath the waves. She had scarcely disappeared before her new journey began, a seemingly limitless odyssey through the ... Read more

£14.99

From the national bestselling author of The Food Explorer, a fascinating and rollicking plunge into the story of the world’s most famous shipwreck, the RMS TitanicOn a frigid April night in 1912, the world’s largest—and soon most famous—ocean liner struck an iceberg and slipped beneath the waves. She had scarcely disappeared before her new journey began, a seemingly limitless odyssey through the
... Read more
Audiobook

The Dark Frontier

Unlocking the Secrets of the Deep Sea

by Jeffrey Marlow ...

Narrated by Vikas Adam ...

Unabridged

14 hours 43 min

An awe-inspiring and panoramic investigation into the hidden world of the deep sea - a mysterious, unforgiving landscape whose secrets radically revise our understanding of life on earth.The deep sea is one of our planet's last frontiers. For most of human history, it has been a remote realm shrouded in obscurity. But here, where the light cannot reach, lies a strange, wonderful and breathtaking ... Read more

£26.99

An awe-inspiring and panoramic investigation into the hidden world of the deep sea - a mysterious, unforgiving landscape whose secrets radically revise our understanding of life on earth.The deep sea is one of our planet's last frontiers. For most of human history, it has been a remote realm shrouded in obscurity. But here, where the light cannot reach, lies a strange, wonderful and breathtaking
... Read more
Audiobook

Den sidste dråbe

by Anders Kofoed ...

Narrated by Anders Kofoed ...

Unabridged

10 hours 7 min

Dyk ned i den fascinerende verden under Danmarks overflade med Anders Kofoeds tankevækkende bog, "Den sidste dråbe". Vores danske farvande gemmer på en levende skat, som vi har et afgørende ansvar for at bevare.Desværre er denne undervandsverden under voldsomt pres. Årtiers overfiskeri, forurening og en truende plastikbombe har bragt vores havnatur tæt på bristepunktet, hvor "den sidste dråbe" kan ... Read more

£20.99

Dyk ned i den fascinerende verden under Danmarks overflade med Anders Kofoeds tankevækkende bog, "Den sidste dråbe". Vores danske farvande gemmer på en levende skat, som vi har et afgørende ansvar for at bevare.Desværre er denne undervandsverden under voldsomt pres. Årtiers overfiskeri, forurening og en truende plastikbombe har bragt vores havnatur tæt på bristepunktet, hvor "den sidste dråbe" kan
... Read more
Audiobook

Ocean Floor for Beginners, The: A Simple Introduction to the Hidden Landscape Beneath the Sea

by Daniel Whitaker ...

Narrated by Daniel Whitaker ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Explore the uncharted frontier of marine biology and earth science to master the breathtaking secrets of the deep sea. Transform your daily commute into an awe-inspiring submarine voyage through hidden underwater landscapes. This accessible, jargon-free audio guide brings the abyss to life using vivid everyday imagery.Whether you are winding down before sleep or seeking a relaxing mental escape, ... Read more

£7.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore the uncharted frontier of marine biology and earth science to master the breathtaking secrets of the deep sea. Transform your daily commute into an awe-inspiring submarine voyage through hidden underwater landscapes. This accessible, jargon-free audio guide brings the abyss to life using vivid everyday imagery.Whether you are winding down before sleep or seeking a relaxing mental escape,
... Read more
Audiobook

Waves and Surf for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Science of Ocean Waves

by Robert Ellison ...

Narrated by Robert Ellison ...

Unabridged

1 hour 40 min

Master the science of ocean waves and elevate your beginner surfing journey with this calm guide to coastal waters. Instead of struggling through dry technical manuals, experience the meditative life cycle of a single swell traveling from deep-sea storms to the sandy shoreline. Whether you are commuting to work or enjoying a relaxing beach vacation, this immersive narrative decodes the rhythm of ... Read more

£7.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the science of ocean waves and elevate your beginner surfing journey with this calm guide to coastal waters. Instead of struggling through dry technical manuals, experience the meditative life cycle of a single swell traveling from deep-sea storms to the sandy shoreline. Whether you are commuting to work or enjoying a relaxing beach vacation, this immersive narrative decodes the rhythm of
... Read more
Audiobook

The Deepest Map

The High-Stakes Race to Chart the World’s Oceans

by Laura Trethewey ...

Narrated by Gabra Zackman ...

Unabridged

9 hours 38 min

The dramatic and action-packed story of the last mysterious place on earth—the world’s seafloor—and the deep-sea divers, ocean mappers, marine biologists, entrepreneurs, and adventurers involved in the historic push to chart it, as well as the opportunities, challenges, and perils this exploration holds now and for the future.Five oceans—the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Indian, the Arctic, and the ... Read more

£17.99

The dramatic and action-packed story of the last mysterious place on earth—the world’s seafloor—and the deep-sea divers, ocean mappers, marine biologists, entrepreneurs, and adventurers involved in the historic push to chart it, as well as the opportunities, challenges, and perils this exploration holds now and for the future.Five oceans—the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Indian, the Arctic, and the
... Read more
Audiobook

Aquatic Link: Unraveling the Ties Between Water Pollution and Climate Crisis

by Reuben Webb ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Michelle G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 20 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.1: This book explores the intricate bond between water pollution and climate change, shedding light on their interconnectedness and the harmful consequences that result from their close relationship. 2: Through a series of in-depth analyses, the author breaks down the intricate ways in which water pollution and global warming influence each other. The ... Read more

£3.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.1: This book explores the intricate bond between water pollution and climate change, shedding light on their interconnectedness and the harmful consequences that result from their close relationship. 2: Through a series of in-depth analyses, the author breaks down the intricate ways in which water pollution and global warming influence each other. The
... Read more
Audiobook

Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle – Myths, Disappearances, and Theories, The

Exploring the Unexplained Vanishings, Scientific Explanations, and Conspiracy Theories

by Logan Palmer ...

Narrated by Logan Palmer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 22 min

For decades, the Bermuda Triangle has captivated the world. Ships vanish, planes disappear, and strange reports of compasses malfunctioning and ghostly waters fuel endless speculation. But is there really something supernatural at play, or is science the key to unlocking the mystery?This audiobook dives deep into historical records, scientific explanations, and conspiracy theories. Explore the USS ... Read more

£2.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

For decades, the Bermuda Triangle has captivated the world. Ships vanish, planes disappear, and strange reports of compasses malfunctioning and ghostly waters fuel endless speculation. But is there really something supernatural at play, or is science the key to unlocking the mystery?This audiobook dives deep into historical records, scientific explanations, and conspiracy theories. Explore the USS
... Read more
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The Sea Inside

by Philip Hoare ...

Narrated by Philip Pope ...

Unabridged

9 hours 23 min

A startling book, his most personal to date, from Philip Hoare, co-curator of the Moby-Dick Big Read and winner of the 2009 Samuel Johnson Prize for ‘Leviathan’.The sea surrounds us. It gives us life, provides us with the air we breathe and the food we eat. It is ceaseless change and constant presence. It covers two-thirds of our planet. Yet caught up in our everyday lives, we barely notice it.In ... Read more

£17.99

A startling book, his most personal to date, from Philip Hoare, co-curator of the Moby-Dick Big Read and winner of the 2009 Samuel Johnson Prize for ‘Leviathan’.The sea surrounds us. It gives us life, provides us with the air we breathe and the food we eat. It is ceaseless change and constant presence. It covers two-thirds of our planet. Yet caught up in our everyday lives, we barely notice it.In
... Read more
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Deep Blue

My Ocean Journeys

by Steve Backshall ...

Narrated by Steve Backshall ...

Unabridged

11 hours 52 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Take a deep breathSteve Backshall was nine years old the first time he saw a shark, while on holiday with his family in Malaysia. It was the beginning of a life-long fascination with these 'lords of the sea', and the oceanic life around them. His career as one of the world's most popular naturalists and explorers has taken him to countless underwater places, many never ... Read more

£14.99

Brought to you by Penguin.Take a deep breathSteve Backshall was nine years old the first time he saw a shark, while on holiday with his family in Malaysia. It was the beginning of a life-long fascination with these 'lords of the sea', and the oceanic life around them. His career as one of the world's most popular naturalists and explorers has taken him to countless underwater places, many never
... Read more
Audiobook

The Imperiled Ocean

Human Stories from a Changing Sea

by Laura Trethewey ...

Narrated by Erica Sullivan ...

Unabridged

7 hours 19 min

An exploration of the earth’s last wild frontier, filled with high-stakes stories that explores a vast territory undergoing tremendous change and the people and places facing an uncertain futureOn a life raft in the Mediterranean, a teenager from Ghana wonders whether he will reach Europe alive, and if he does, whether he will be allowed to stay. In the North Atlantic, a young chef disappears from ... Read more

£12.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

An exploration of the earth’s last wild frontier, filled with high-stakes stories that explores a vast territory undergoing tremendous change and the people and places facing an uncertain futureOn a life raft in the Mediterranean, a teenager from Ghana wonders whether he will reach Europe alive, and if he does, whether he will be allowed to stay. In the North Atlantic, a young chef disappears from
... Read more
Audiobook

The World of Tides

A Journey Through the Coastal Waters of Planet Earth

by William Thomson ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Unabridged

3 hours 18 min

In The Book of Tides, William Thomson took the reader on a mesmerising journey round the coast of Britain. Now, he sets out with his surfboard and tidal compass to encounter the waters of the world, charting his most extraordinary sights and experiences. These include the whirlpools of the Arctic circle, the world's biggest ever surfed wave off Portugal, the strongest whirlpool in Norway and, in ... Read more

£19.99

In The Book of Tides, William Thomson took the reader on a mesmerising journey round the coast of Britain. Now, he sets out with his surfboard and tidal compass to encounter the waters of the world, charting his most extraordinary sights and experiences. These include the whirlpools of the Arctic circle, the world's biggest ever surfed wave off Portugal, the strongest whirlpool in Norway and, in
... Read more
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Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change

Answers to Your Ocean and Atmosphere Questions

by Ellen Prager, Dave Jones ...

Narrated by Kim Niemi ...

Unabridged

6 hours 3 min

Could ancient giant sharks called megalodons still exist in the deep sea? What should you do if stung by a jellyfish? Can we predict lightning strikes and how is climate change affecting hurricanes?With humor and easy-to-understand language, marine scientist Ellen Prager and meteorologist Dave Jones use frequently asked and zany questions about the ocean and atmosphere to combat misinformation and ... Read more

£15.64 or Free with Kobo Plus

Could ancient giant sharks called megalodons still exist in the deep sea? What should you do if stung by a jellyfish? Can we predict lightning strikes and how is climate change affecting hurricanes?With humor and easy-to-understand language, marine scientist Ellen Prager and meteorologist Dave Jones use frequently asked and zany questions about the ocean and atmosphere to combat misinformation and
... Read more

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