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On the Motion of Animals

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30 min

"On the Motion of Animals" is a scientific work by Aristotle that explores the principles of motion in living beings. In this treatise, Aristotle observes and analyzes the movements of various animals, from insects to humans, in order to understand the mechanics of motion and the physiological and psychological factors that drive it. Aristotle begins by examining the different types of motion, ... Read more

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"On the Motion of Animals" is a scientific work by Aristotle that explores the principles of motion in living beings. In this treatise, Aristotle observes and analyzes the movements of various animals, from insects to humans, in order to understand the mechanics of motion and the physiological and psychological factors that drive it. Aristotle begins by examining the different types of motion,
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How Flowers Made Our World

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11 hours 5 min

Brought to you by Penguin.In How Flowers Made Our World, biologist David George Haskell redefines our understanding of flowers, casting them as powerful revolutionaries at the heart of Earth's story.Far from being mere ornaments, flowers have shaped the very fabric of life on our planet. Their evolution triggered a cascade of biodiversity, transforming oceans, creating new habitats, and even ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.In How Flowers Made Our World, biologist David George Haskell redefines our understanding of flowers, casting them as powerful revolutionaries at the heart of Earth's story.Far from being mere ornaments, flowers have shaped the very fabric of life on our planet. Their evolution triggered a cascade of biodiversity, transforming oceans, creating new habitats, and even
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Orchard

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7 hours 31 min

By the Wainwright-Conservation-Prize-winning author of RebirdingSpend a year in an orchard, celebrating its imperilled, overlooked abundance of life.England's ancient orchards, collaborations between people and nature, are sources of hope for the future. Protecting them promises a far richer England for the centuries to come, for wildlife and for us.As the seasons turn, a wealth of animals and ... Read more

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By the Wainwright-Conservation-Prize-winning author of RebirdingSpend a year in an orchard, celebrating its imperilled, overlooked abundance of life.England's ancient orchards, collaborations between people and nature, are sources of hope for the future. Protecting them promises a far richer England for the centuries to come, for wildlife and for us.As the seasons turn, a wealth of animals and
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Life Lessons from Carl Linnaeus

The Names of Nature: How Order Helps Us See the Invisible

by Marcus Alden ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Walter Pike E ...

Series Audiobook 10 - Timeless Wisdom from Scientists and Inventors
Unabridged

39 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.When you name what matters, you begin to understand it—and yourself.Carl Linnaeus, the father of taxonomy, didn’t just catalog the natural world—he brought clarity to chaos. By developing a universal language to classify life, he helped humanity see the patterns beneath the surface and the connections we share with all living things.This book distills ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.When you name what matters, you begin to understand it—and yourself.Carl Linnaeus, the father of taxonomy, didn’t just catalog the natural world—he brought clarity to chaos. By developing a universal language to classify life, he helped humanity see the patterns beneath the surface and the connections we share with all living things.This book distills
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The Drunken Botanist

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by Amy Stewart ...

Narrated by Coleen Marlo ...

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10 hours 17 min

Every great drink starts with a plant. Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley. Gin was born from a conifer shrub when medieval physicians boiled juniper berries with wine to treat stomach pain. The Drunken Botanist uncovers the surprising botanical history and fascinating science and chemistry of over 150 plants, flowers, trees, and fruits (and even a few fungi).Some of the ... Read more

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Every great drink starts with a plant. Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley. Gin was born from a conifer shrub when medieval physicians boiled juniper berries with wine to treat stomach pain. The Drunken Botanist uncovers the surprising botanical history and fascinating science and chemistry of over 150 plants, flowers, trees, and fruits (and even a few fungi).Some of the
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The Way of Coffee

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by omaneo ...

Narrated by AI Voice Conrad ...

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14 hours 24 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. “Twelve gates, and at every one somebody decides.”A journalist follows the cup that stands on his kitchen counter every morning: into a forest in Kaffa, onto a slope beneath shade trees, into a fermentation tank, onto a drying bed, into a container, a roastery — and back again to his kitchen. What he learns on the way is not how to make coffee. It is how ... Read more

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Forest

Walking among trees

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Narrated by Richard Hughes ...

Unabridged

5 hours 22 min

Forest celebrates the diverse ways in which trees and forests are as magnificent, economically relevant and profoundly enchanting today as they ever have been.Journeying across the continents, Matt Collins and Roo Lewis tie together both the historical context and modern-day applications of some of the world's most fascinating and iconic trees.Forest is a celebration of the diverse ways in which ... Read more

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Forest celebrates the diverse ways in which trees and forests are as magnificent, economically relevant and profoundly enchanting today as they ever have been.Journeying across the continents, Matt Collins and Roo Lewis tie together both the historical context and modern-day applications of some of the world's most fascinating and iconic trees.Forest is a celebration of the diverse ways in which
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The Cactus Hunters

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by Jared D. Margulies ...

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11 hours 4 min

Cacti and succulents are phenomenally popular worldwide among plant enthusiasts, despite being among the world's most threatened species. The fervor driving the illegal trade in succulents might also be driving some species to extinction. Delving into the strange world of succulent collecting, The Cactus Hunters takes us to the heart of this conundrum: the mystery of how and why ardent lovers of ... Read more

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Entangled Life

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by Merlin Sheldrake ...

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9 hours 32 min

Brought to you by Penguin.The million-copy bestseller that will transform your understanding of our planet and life itself.*WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY BOOK PRIZE 2021**WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRTITING 2021**SHORTLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2021**SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021*The more we learn about fungi, the less makes sense ... Read more

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Nature Underfoot

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by John Hainze ...

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An informed and heartfelt tribute to commonly unappreciated plants, insects, and other tiny creatures that reconsiders humanity's relationship to nature.Fruit flies, silverfish, dandelions, and crabgrass are the bane of many people and the target of numerous chemical and physical eradication efforts. In this compelling reassessment of the relationship between humans and the natural world, John ... Read more

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Lessons from Plants

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14 hours 22 min

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The Revolutionary Genius of Plants

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by Stefano Mancuso ...

Narrated by Gibson Frazier ...

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4 hours 14 min

"In this thought-provoking, handsomely illustrated book, Italian neurobiologist Stefano Mancuso considers the fundamental differences between plants and animals and challenges our assumptions about which is the ‘higher’ form of life.” —The Wall Street Journal“Fascinating…full of optimism…this quick, accessible read will appeal to anyone with interest in how plants continue to surprise us.” ... Read more

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The Kew Gardens Girls

An emotional and sweeping historical novel perfect for fans of Kate Morton

by Posy Lovell ...

Narrated by Annie Aldington ...

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8 hours 11 min

In official partnership with Kew GardensIt's 1916 and England is at war. Desperate to help in whatever way they can, Ivy and Louisa enlist as gardeners at Kew, taking on the jobs of the men who have gone to fight. Under their care, the gardens begin to flourish - but Ivy and Louisa aren't being treated fairly, and not everyone wants them there. Without women's rights, the pair begin to struggle - ... Read more

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In official partnership with Kew GardensIt's 1916 and England is at war. Desperate to help in whatever way they can, Ivy and Louisa enlist as gardeners at Kew, taking on the jobs of the men who have gone to fight. Under their care, the gardens begin to flourish - but Ivy and Louisa aren't being treated fairly, and not everyone wants them there. Without women's rights, the pair begin to struggle -
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Wild City

Encounters With Urban Wildlife

by Florence Wilkinson ...

Narrated by Florence Wilkinson, Shazia Nicholls ...

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8 hours 39 min

'A deeply evocative, highly descriptive and thoroughly enjoyable plunge into Britain's urban wildlife with an authentically hopeful message' Geographical MagazineCity-dwellers, it's time to meet your neighbours.In Wild City Florence Wilkinson takes us on a fascinating journey into why we should engage with our fellow urban species, from the badgers of central Brighton, to tunnel-dwelling Black ... Read more

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Hex

by Rebecca Dinerstein Knight ...

Narrated by Jenny Slate ...

Unabridged

5 hours 36 min

Bloomsbury presents Hex by Rebecca Dinerstein Knight, read by Jenny Slate.‘Wise, funny, suspenseful’ JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER'Sardonic and strange ... With its dark humour and loopy lyricism, it bewitches’ DAILY TELEGRAPH'Narrated with badass gusto' DAILY MAIL'Reads like a botanist’s cross-breeding of The Secret History and Department of Speculation' EMMA STRAUBNell Barber, an expelled PhD candidate ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents Hex by Rebecca Dinerstein Knight, read by Jenny Slate.‘Wise, funny, suspenseful’ JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER'Sardonic and strange ... With its dark humour and loopy lyricism, it bewitches’ DAILY TELEGRAPH'Narrated with badass gusto' DAILY MAIL'Reads like a botanist’s cross-breeding of The Secret History and Department of Speculation' EMMA STRAUBNell Barber, an expelled PhD candidate
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Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines

Our Lifelong Relationship with Fungi

by Nicholas P. Money ...

Narrated by Nicholas P. Money ...

Unabridged

7 hours 24 min

From beneficial yeasts that aid digestion to toxic molds that cause disease, we are constantly navigating a world filled with fungi. Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines explores the amazing ways fungi interact with our bodies, showing how our health and well-being depend on an immense ecosystem of yeasts and molds inside and all around us.Nicholas Money takes listeners on a guided tour of a marvelous ... Read more

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From beneficial yeasts that aid digestion to toxic molds that cause disease, we are constantly navigating a world filled with fungi. Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines explores the amazing ways fungi interact with our bodies, showing how our health and well-being depend on an immense ecosystem of yeasts and molds inside and all around us.Nicholas Money takes listeners on a guided tour of a marvelous
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The Botanist's Daughter

The bestselling and captivating historical novel readers love!

by Kayte Nunn ...

Narrated by Caroline Lee ...

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12 hours 21 min

'The whole book is a delight... Perfect reading whilst sipping a g & t in a beautiful garden somewhere in the sun!' Rosanna LeyA buried secret...Present day: Anna is focused on growing her new gardening business and renovating her late grandmother's house. But when she discovers a box hidden in a wall cavity, containing water colours of exotic plants, an old diary and a handful of seeds, she finds ... Read more

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'The whole book is a delight... Perfect reading whilst sipping a g & t in a beautiful garden somewhere in the sun!' Rosanna LeyA buried secret...Present day: Anna is focused on growing her new gardening business and renovating her late grandmother's house. But when she discovers a box hidden in a wall cavity, containing water colours of exotic plants, an old diary and a handful of seeds, she finds
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The Age of Wood

Our Most Useful Material and the Construction of Civilization

by Roland Ennos ...

Narrated by Dennis Boutsikaris ...

Unabridged

8 hours 25 min

A “smart and surprising” (Booklist) “expansive history” (Publishers Weekly) detailing the role that wood and trees have played in our global ecosystem—including human evolution and the rise and fall of empires—in the bestselling tradition of Yuval Harari’s Sapiens and Mark Kurlansky’s Salt.As the dominant species on Earth, humans have made astonishing progress since our ancestors came down from ... Read more

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A “smart and surprising” (Booklist) “expansive history” (Publishers Weekly) detailing the role that wood and trees have played in our global ecosystem—including human evolution and the rise and fall of empires—in the bestselling tradition of Yuval Harari’s Sapiens and Mark Kurlansky’s Salt.As the dominant species on Earth, humans have made astonishing progress since our ancestors came down from
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The Origin of Species, with eBook

by Charles Darwin ...

Narrated by David Case ...

Unabridged

17 hours 12 min

On December 27, 1831, the young naturalist Charles Darwin left Plymouth Harbor aboard the HMS Beagle. For the next five years, he conducted research on plants and animals from around the globe, amassing a body of evidence that would culminate in one of the greatest discoveries in the history of mankind—the theory of evolution.Darwin presented his stunning insights in a landmark book that forever ... Read more

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On December 27, 1831, the young naturalist Charles Darwin left Plymouth Harbor aboard the HMS Beagle. For the next five years, he conducted research on plants and animals from around the globe, amassing a body of evidence that would culminate in one of the greatest discoveries in the history of mankind—the theory of evolution.Darwin presented his stunning insights in a landmark book that forever
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Discover the Hidden Intelligence of Plants: A Fresh Look at Life on Earth

Unlock the Secret World of Plants! Immerse in captivating audiobooks to elevate your Earth knowledge.

by Ethan Rowley ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 25 min

Discover the Hidden Intelligence of Plants: A Fresh Look at Life on Earth⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you looking to progress in your understanding of nature and uncover the basic foundations of plant intelligence?Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides deep insights into the mysteries of nature's ingenuity?Your search ends here!This audiobook serves as your d... ... Read more

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Rare but Not Forgotten

by Melissa Petruzzello ...

Narrated by Melissa Petruzzello, Naomi Fraga ...

Series series Botanize!
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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

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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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Plant Chemicals: Healing, Hallucinogenic, and Harmful

by Melissa Petruzzello ...

Narrated by Melissa Petruzzello ...

Series series Botanize!
Unabridged

20 min

Melissa Petruzzello of Encyclopædia Britannica explores some of the medicinal, mind-altering, and deadly ways in which plant secondary metabolites can interact with the human body. This is part two of a two-part program and the 14th installment of the Botanize! podcast series. ... Read more

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Melissa Petruzzello of Encyclopædia Britannica explores some of the medicinal, mind-altering, and deadly ways in which plant secondary metabolites can interact with the human body. This is part two of a two-part program and the 14th installment of the Botanize! podcast series.
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Otters, Algae, and Plants, Oh My

by Melissa Petruzzello ...

Narrated by Melissa Petruzzello, Kyle Shanebeck ...

Series series Botanize!
Unabridged

23 min

Melissa Petruzzello of Encyclopædia Britannica and Kyle Shanebeck of the University of Alberta discuss the relationship between sea otters and the health of giant kelp forests and eelgrass meadows. This is the fourth installment of the Botanize! podcast series. ... Read more

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Melissa Petruzzello of Encyclopædia Britannica and Kyle Shanebeck of the University of Alberta discuss the relationship between sea otters and the health of giant kelp forests and eelgrass meadows. This is the fourth installment of the Botanize! podcast series.
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On the Motion of Animals

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Orchard

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Entangled Life

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Lessons from Plants

The Lost Orchid

The Revolutionary Genius of Plants

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