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Digital Minimalism

Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

by Cal Newport ...

Narrated by Will Damron ...

Unabridged

7 hours

Learn how to switch off and find calm - from the New York Times bestselling author of A World Without Email'Digital Minimalism is the Marie Kondo of technology' Evening Standard'An eloquent, powerful and enjoyably practical guide to cutting back on screen time' The Times'An urgent call to action for anyone serious about being in command of their own life' Ryan Holiday... ... Read more

$27.99 NZD

Learn how to switch off and find calm - from the New York Times bestselling author of A World Without Email'Digital Minimalism is the Marie Kondo of technology' Evening Standard'An eloquent, powerful and enjoyably practical guide to cutting back on screen time' The Times'An urgent call to action for anyone serious about being in command of their own life' Ryan Holiday...
... Read more
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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

$20.99 NZD

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
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Blue Mind

How Water Makes You Happier, More Connected and Better at What You Do

by Wallace J. Nichols ...

Narrated by Wallace J. Nichols ...

Unabridged

9 hours 34 min

Why are we drawn to the ocean each summer? Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease? In Blue Mind, Wallace J. Nichols revolutionizes how we think about these questions, revealing the remarkable truth about the benefits of being in, on, under, or simply near water.Grounded in cutting-edge studies in neurobiology, cognitive psychology, economics, and medicine, and made real by ... Read more

$37.99 NZD

Why are we drawn to the ocean each summer? Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease? In Blue Mind, Wallace J. Nichols revolutionizes how we think about these questions, revealing the remarkable truth about the benefits of being in, on, under, or simply near water.Grounded in cutting-edge studies in neurobiology, cognitive psychology, economics, and medicine, and made real by
... Read more
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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

$39.99 NZD

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
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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

$29.99 NZD

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
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Hello World

The essential book for understanding AI - from the prizewinning mathematician and The Rest is Science host

by Hannah Fry ...

Narrated by Hannah Fry ...

Unabridged

6 hours 51 min

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Hello World, written and read by Hannah Fry.You are accused of a crime. Who would you rather determined your fate – a human or an algorithm?An algorithm is more consistent and less prone to error of judgement. Yet a human can look you in the eye before passing sentence.You need a liver transplant to save your life. Who would you want in charge of ... Read more

$27.46 NZD

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Hello World, written and read by Hannah Fry.You are accused of a crime. Who would you rather determined your fate – a human or an algorithm?An algorithm is more consistent and less prone to error of judgement. Yet a human can look you in the eye before passing sentence.You need a liver transplant to save your life. Who would you want in charge of
... Read more
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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

$51.99 NZD

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
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Keeping your home free of pests

by Christopher Jacob Long ...

Narrated by Gerri Green ...

Unabridged

28 min

If you have a lot of pests in your home, they may cause you problems. They can gather in large numbers and damage carpets, curtains and clothes. Let us know how to get rid of them easily. ... Read more

$3.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you have a lot of pests in your home, they may cause you problems. They can gather in large numbers and damage carpets, curtains and clothes. Let us know how to get rid of them easily.
... Read more
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The Innovation Delusion

How Our Obsession with the New Has Disrupted the Work That Matters Most

by Lee Vinsel, Andrew L. Russell ...

Narrated by Rob Shapiro ...

Unabridged

8 hours 27 min

“Innovation” is the hottest buzzword in business. But what if our obsession with finding the next big thing has distracted us from the work that matters most?“The most important book I’ve read in a long time . . . It explains so much about what is wrong with our technology, our economy, and the world, and gives a simple recipe for how to fix it: Focus on understanding what it takes for your ... Read more

$34.30 NZD

“Innovation” is the hottest buzzword in business. But what if our obsession with finding the next big thing has distracted us from the work that matters most?“The most important book I’ve read in a long time . . . It explains so much about what is wrong with our technology, our economy, and the world, and gives a simple recipe for how to fix it: Focus on understanding what it takes for your
... Read more
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Mosquito

The extraordinary true story of the legendary RAF aircraft from the bestselling author of Harrier 809

by Rowland White ...

Narrated by Roy McMillan ...

Unabridged

17 hours 28 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Built of lightweight wood, powered by two growling Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, impossibly aerodynamic, headspinningly fast and armed to the teeth, the de Havilland Mosquito was the war-winning wonder that should never have existed: the aircraft the RAF didn't think it wanted then couldn't do without.Flying on operations barely eighteen months after a single prototype was ... Read more

$36.99 NZD

Brought to you by Penguin.Built of lightweight wood, powered by two growling Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, impossibly aerodynamic, headspinningly fast and armed to the teeth, the de Havilland Mosquito was the war-winning wonder that should never have existed: the aircraft the RAF didn't think it wanted then couldn't do without.Flying on operations barely eighteen months after a single prototype was
... Read more
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Where Good Ideas Come From

The Natural History of Innovation

by Steven Johnson ...

Narrated by Erik Singer ...

Unabridged

7 hours 10 min

One of our most innovative, popular thinkers takes on-in exhilarating style-one of our key questions: Where do good ideas come from? ... Read more

$34.30 NZD

One of our most innovative, popular thinkers takes on-in exhilarating style-one of our key questions: Where do good ideas come from?
... Read more
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With a Vengeance

A jaw-dropping and addictive thriller packed with twists

by Riley Sager ...

Narrated by Regina Reagan ...

Unabridged

9 hours 37 min

One train. No stops. A deadly game of survival and revenge.*'*A locked room thriller at its best! Nonstop suspense with twists and turns that will leave your head spinning' FREIDA MCFADDEN'Sager wields a deft hand in bringing all the elements together into a rip-roaring, tension-filled tale of greed, murder and revenge' DAVID BALDACCIIn 1942, six people destroyed Anna Matheson's family. Twelve ... Read more

$49.99 NZD

One train. No stops. A deadly game of survival and revenge.*'*A locked room thriller at its best! Nonstop suspense with twists and turns that will leave your head spinning' FREIDA MCFADDEN'Sager wields a deft hand in bringing all the elements together into a rip-roaring, tension-filled tale of greed, murder and revenge' DAVID BALDACCIIn 1942, six people destroyed Anna Matheson's family. Twelve
... Read more
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Agile

by Jim D Johnston ...

Narrated by Jim D Johnston, Roy Williams ...

Unabridged

1 hour 36 min

In a world where change is constant and innovation is essential, organizations need a flexible approach that enables teams to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively, and deliver value continuously. Agile is a comprehensive introduction to the principles, practices, and mindset that have transformed how modern businesses develop products, manage projects, and respond to customer needs.This ... Read more

$11.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

In a world where change is constant and innovation is essential, organizations need a flexible approach that enables teams to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively, and deliver value continuously. Agile is a comprehensive introduction to the principles, practices, and mindset that have transformed how modern businesses develop products, manage projects, and respond to customer needs.This
... Read more
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Praxis Tacticum

The Art, Science and Practice of Military Tactics

by Colonel Charles S. Oliviero ...

Narrated by Chris Monteiro ...

Unabridged

10 hours 24 min

Pundits have long predicted the end of conventional warfare but for the foreseeable future,it is here to stay. Counterinsurgency, guerrilla warfare, terrorism, peace enforcement, policing.All these forms, like conventional warfare, are as old as mankind. Modern militaries claim to beprofessional bodies, responsible for the education, control, and discipline of their members. But at least one ... Read more

$39.99 NZD

Pundits have long predicted the end of conventional warfare but for the foreseeable future,it is here to stay. Counterinsurgency, guerrilla warfare, terrorism, peace enforcement, policing.All these forms, like conventional warfare, are as old as mankind. Modern militaries claim to beprofessional bodies, responsible for the education, control, and discipline of their members. But at least one
... Read more
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Charting Tomorrow's Course

A Roadmap to Emerging Technologies

by Mustafa Kissinger, Henry Suleyman ...

Narrated by Alaura Howitzer ...

Unabridged

4 hours 11 min

Charting Tomorrow's Course: A Roadmap to Emerging TechnologiesAsk yourself:What technological marvels await us in the near future, and how can I stay informed?Are there practical insights that can help me understand and embrace the transformative power of upcoming technologies?Is there a guide that not only outlines future innovations but also provides a roadmap for adapting to the changing ... Read more

$37.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Charting Tomorrow's Course: A Roadmap to Emerging TechnologiesAsk yourself:What technological marvels await us in the near future, and how can I stay informed?Are there practical insights that can help me understand and embrace the transformative power of upcoming technologies?Is there a guide that not only outlines future innovations but also provides a roadmap for adapting to the changing
... Read more
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Saturn's Strategy Statement And Plan Suggestion, From A Scholar

by Trevor Clinger ...

Narrated by Trevor Clinger ...

Unabridged

9 min

This paper, originally crafted for a senior-level college class, earned a perfect score. It delves into foundational concepts of strategy statements and plans within organizational strategy, using Saturn as a case study. The focus remains concise to encourage readers to extrapolate using their own examples. Exploring Saturn's distinctive business practices within the automobile industry was ... Read more

$1.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This paper, originally crafted for a senior-level college class, earned a perfect score. It delves into foundational concepts of strategy statements and plans within organizational strategy, using Saturn as a case study. The focus remains concise to encourage readers to extrapolate using their own examples. Exploring Saturn's distinctive business practices within the automobile industry was
... Read more
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Oil And Gas Drilling Guide

by HowExpert, Miguel Ferraz ...

Narrated by Tom Jaramillo ...

Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

If you want to learn about oil drilling as a beginner, then check out this book!How to drill an oil and gas well from A to Z, or in a shorter form from one to seven.The first step is to determine what type of rock we will be drilling. The second step is to refine this preliminary well configuration by determining the exact dimensions required of casing strings. Afterwards, the third stage is to ... Read more

$39.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to learn about oil drilling as a beginner, then check out this book!How to drill an oil and gas well from A to Z, or in a shorter form from one to seven.The first step is to determine what type of rock we will be drilling. The second step is to refine this preliminary well configuration by determining the exact dimensions required of casing strings. Afterwards, the third stage is to
... Read more
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The Healing Organization

Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World

by Raj Sisodia, Michael J. Gelb ...

Narrated by Josh Childs, Gabe Wicks ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

The image of modern corporations has been shaped by a profits over people approach, but we are at a point where business must take the lead in healing the crises of our time. The Healing Organization shows how corporations can become healing forces.Conscious Capitalism pioneer Raj Sisodia and organizational innovation expert Michael J. Gelb were inspired to write this book because of the epidemic ... Read more

$48.99 NZD

The image of modern corporations has been shaped by a profits over people approach, but we are at a point where business must take the lead in healing the crises of our time. The Healing Organization shows how corporations can become healing forces.Conscious Capitalism pioneer Raj Sisodia and organizational innovation expert Michael J. Gelb were inspired to write this book because of the epidemic
... Read more
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Tremors in the Blood

Murder, Obsession and the Birth of the Lie Detector

by Amit Katwala ...

Narrated by Matt Reeves ...

Unabridged

9 hours 51 min

Nominated for the CWA Dagger Award 2023‘A wonderful book’ - GuardianTruth, murder and the birth of the lie detectorHenry Wilkens burst through the doors of the emergency room covered in his wife’s blood. But was he a grieving husband, or a ruthless killer who’d conspired with bandits to have her murdered?To find out, the San Francisco police turned to technology, and a new machine that had just ... Read more

$38.99 NZD

Nominated for the CWA Dagger Award 2023‘A wonderful book’ - GuardianTruth, murder and the birth of the lie detectorHenry Wilkens burst through the doors of the emergency room covered in his wife’s blood. But was he a grieving husband, or a ruthless killer who’d conspired with bandits to have her murdered?To find out, the San Francisco police turned to technology, and a new machine that had just
... Read more
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Management of Water Utility Services

A Guidebook for the Administration of Water Supply Practices

by Jason Watson ...

Narrated by TANVIR KARIM ...

Unabridged

3 hours 16 min

It introduces alternative optimization, simulation, and statistical methods useful for project identification, design, siting, operation and evaluation and for studying post-planning issues. The authors cover both basin-wide and urban water issues and present ways of identifying and evaluating alternatives for addressing multiple-purpose and multi-objective water quantity and quality management ... Read more

$11.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

It introduces alternative optimization, simulation, and statistical methods useful for project identification, design, siting, operation and evaluation and for studying post-planning issues. The authors cover both basin-wide and urban water issues and present ways of identifying and evaluating alternatives for addressing multiple-purpose and multi-objective water quantity and quality management
... Read more
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The Problem Solving Kata as a Tool for Culture Change

Building True Lean Organizations

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 17 min

Some businesses have reduced staff and made resource cuts to survive the global economic downturn, while others have improved business practices and culture. Unfortunately, there is still a difference between successful and less successful businesses in terms of culture adaptability, people management, and process management. In organisations like Toyota, which, in contrast to its rivals, has a ... Read more

$37.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Some businesses have reduced staff and made resource cuts to survive the global economic downturn, while others have improved business practices and culture. Unfortunately, there is still a difference between successful and less successful businesses in terms of culture adaptability, people management, and process management. In organisations like Toyota, which, in contrast to its rivals, has a
... Read more
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SCRUM

Mastering Agile Project Management for Exceptional Results (2023 Guide for Beginners)

by Whitney Soto ...

Narrated by Peter Finch ...

Unabridged

1 hour 21 min

"Scrum: Mastering Agile Project Management for Exceptional Results" is your definitive guide to understanding and implementing the Scrum framework, a dynamic approach that empowers teams to deliver high-quality projects with speed, flexibility, and precision.Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll explore:Scrum Fundamentals: A deep dive into the core principles and values of Scrum, including ... Read more

$39.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Scrum: Mastering Agile Project Management for Exceptional Results" is your definitive guide to understanding and implementing the Scrum framework, a dynamic approach that empowers teams to deliver high-quality projects with speed, flexibility, and precision.Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll explore:Scrum Fundamentals: A deep dive into the core principles and values of Scrum, including
... Read more
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Getting To Zero

A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation

by Sarah Woods ...

Narrated by Don Gilet, Janice Acquah, Jonathan Tafler, Kate Ashfield, Malcom Tierney, Poppy Lee Friar, Ryan Watson, Stephen Hogan ...

Unabridged

43 min

With George Monbiot, Paul Allen and Peter Harper. Have you got what it takes to get to zero carbon? Our expert panel set one average family the task of eliminating their carbon footprint... and living with the consequences. Originally broadcast in March 2009. Starring Kate Ashfield, Don Gilet, Poppy Lee Friar, Ryan Watson, Malcolm Tierney, Jonathan Tafler, Janice Acquah, and Stephen Hogan. ... Read more

$9.99 NZD

With George Monbiot, Paul Allen and Peter Harper. Have you got what it takes to get to zero carbon? Our expert panel set one average family the task of eliminating their carbon footprint... and living with the consequences. Originally broadcast in March 2009. Starring Kate Ashfield, Don Gilet, Poppy Lee Friar, Ryan Watson, Malcolm Tierney, Jonathan Tafler, Janice Acquah, and Stephen Hogan.
... Read more
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Titan – Das Unglück in der Tiefe

Zwei Jahre später: Die ganze Wahrheit

by SrorySculptres Graf ...

Narrated by SrorySculptres Graf ...

Unabridged

26 min

Am 18. Juni 2023 verschwand das Tauchboot Titan bei einer Mission zum Wrack der Titanic – wenig später wurde die tödliche Implosion bestätigt.Fünf Menschen verloren ihr Leben. Zwei Jahre später wirft dieses Hörbuch einen schonungslosen Blick auf die Tragödie, die Technik – und die offenen Fragen.Dieses Hörbuch beleuchtet die wahre Geschichte hinter dem Unglück:Was führte zur Katastrophe in der ... Read more

$4.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Am 18. Juni 2023 verschwand das Tauchboot Titan bei einer Mission zum Wrack der Titanic – wenig später wurde die tödliche Implosion bestätigt.Fünf Menschen verloren ihr Leben. Zwei Jahre später wirft dieses Hörbuch einen schonungslosen Blick auf die Tragödie, die Technik – und die offenen Fragen.Dieses Hörbuch beleuchtet die wahre Geschichte hinter dem Unglück:Was führte zur Katastrophe in der
... Read more

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