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Elon Musk

How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping our Future

by Ashlee Vance ...

Narrated by Fred Sanders ...

Unabridged

13 hours 23 min

Brought to you by Penguin.A remarkable man in possession of limitless curiosity and intellect, Elon Musk makes a fascinating subject.Tech reporter Ashlee Vance has shadowed him for a year to bring us an engaging and deeply personal account of the man who wants to send us into outer space.South African-born Elon Musk is the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and ... Read more

$27.99 NZD

Brought to you by Penguin.A remarkable man in possession of limitless curiosity and intellect, Elon Musk makes a fascinating subject.Tech reporter Ashlee Vance has shadowed him for a year to bring us an engaging and deeply personal account of the man who wants to send us into outer space.South African-born Elon Musk is the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and
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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

$31.56 NZD

**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
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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...
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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

$37.99 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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Underworld

The Mysterious Origins of Civilization

by Graham Hancock ...

Narrated by Dennis Kleinman ...

Unabridged

31 hours 33 min

From Graham Hancock, bestselling author of Fingerprints of the Gods, comes a mesmerizing book that takes us on a captivating underwater voyage to find the ruins of a lost civilization that's been hidden for thousands of years beneath the world's oceans.While Graham Hancock is no stranger to stirring up heated controversy among scientific experts, his books and television documentaries have ... Read more

$66.99 NZD

From Graham Hancock, bestselling author of Fingerprints of the Gods, comes a mesmerizing book that takes us on a captivating underwater voyage to find the ruins of a lost civilization that's been hidden for thousands of years beneath the world's oceans.While Graham Hancock is no stranger to stirring up heated controversy among scientific experts, his books and television documentaries have
... Read more
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Hello World

How to be Human in the Age of the Machine

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

$27.99 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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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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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
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Into the Black

by Rowland White ...

Narrated by Eric Meyers ...

Unabridged

15 hours 51 min

On 12th April 1981 a revolutionary new spacecraft blasted off from Florida on her maiden flight. NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia was the most advanced flying machine ever built – the high watermark of post-war aviation development. A direct descendant of the record-breaking X-planes the likes of which Chuck Yeager had tested in the skies over the Mojave Desert, Columbia was a winged rocket plane, ... Read more

$27.99 NZD

On 12th April 1981 a revolutionary new spacecraft blasted off from Florida on her maiden flight. NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia was the most advanced flying machine ever built – the high watermark of post-war aviation development. A direct descendant of the record-breaking X-planes the likes of which Chuck Yeager had tested in the skies over the Mojave Desert, Columbia was a winged rocket plane,
... Read more
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The Path Between the Seas

The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914

by David McCullough ...

Narrated by Edward Herrmann ...

Abridged

8 hours 24 min

The National Book Award–winning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that transformed global trade routes and shaped modern American history, as told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough.A national bestseller and testament to human determination, The Path Between the Seas tells the ... Read more

$49.99 NZD

The National Book Award–winning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that transformed global trade routes and shaped modern American history, as told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough.A national bestseller and testament to human determination, The Path Between the Seas tells the
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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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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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Spaceflight

The Complete Story from Sputnik to Curiosity

by Giles Sparrow ...

Narrated by Emma Hignett ...

Series series DK Definitive Visual Histories
Unabridged

16 hours 56 min

Follow the compelling epic story of mankind's exploration of the final frontier with a foreword by Buzz Aldrin.This compelling story of exploration charts and celebrates humankind in space, from Sputnik's launch in 1957 through the Apollo Moon landings and the International Space Station to future missions to Mars and beyond.Spaceflight chronicles how, in the six decades that followed Sputnik, the ... Read more

$36.99 NZD

Follow the compelling epic story of mankind's exploration of the final frontier with a foreword by Buzz Aldrin.This compelling story of exploration charts and celebrates humankind in space, from Sputnik's launch in 1957 through the Apollo Moon landings and the International Space Station to future missions to Mars and beyond.Spaceflight chronicles how, in the six decades that followed Sputnik, the
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Telephone, Radio & Television – Changing the Way We Communicate, The

The Innovations That Connected the World and Shaped Modern Media

by Donovan Hill ...

Narrated by Donovan Hill ...

Unabridged

1 hour 41 min

Before the internet, there were three inventions that shaped the way humans connected: the telephone, radio, and television. These groundbreaking technologies revolutionized communication, bringing people closer and transforming how we share information.This audiobook takes you deep into the history of communication, uncovering the inventors, challenges, and technological breakthroughs that made ... Read more

$5.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Before the internet, there were three inventions that shaped the way humans connected: the telephone, radio, and television. These groundbreaking technologies revolutionized communication, bringing people closer and transforming how we share information.This audiobook takes you deep into the history of communication, uncovering the inventors, challenges, and technological breakthroughs that made
... Read more
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Heißzeit: Mit Vollgas in die Klimakatastrophe - und wie wir auf die Bremse treten

by Mojib Latif ...

Narrated by Irina Salkow ...

Unabridged

6 hours 36 min

Dass unser Umgang mit fossilen Brennstoffen zu einer Erwärmung des globalen Klimas führt, ist seit Jahrzehnten bekannt. Doch anstatt endlich den Anstieg der weltweiten Temperatur zu begrenzen, steigern wir unseren Ausstoß von CO2 immer noch weiter. Angesichts populistischer Regierungen, die den Klimawandel weiterhin leugnen, aber auch Bewegungen wie Fridays for Future, ergreift der prominente ... Read more

$32.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dass unser Umgang mit fossilen Brennstoffen zu einer Erwärmung des globalen Klimas führt, ist seit Jahrzehnten bekannt. Doch anstatt endlich den Anstieg der weltweiten Temperatur zu begrenzen, steigern wir unseren Ausstoß von CO2 immer noch weiter. Angesichts populistischer Regierungen, die den Klimawandel weiterhin leugnen, aber auch Bewegungen wie Fridays for Future, ergreift der prominente
... Read more
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Furniture Upholstery for Schools

Transform Your Classroom with Timeless Upholstery Techniques: A Hands-On Guide to Craftsmanship

by Emil Aldren Johnson ...

Unabridged

58 min

Furniture Upholstery for Schools by Emil Aldren Johnson is a practical and instructive audiobook that provides comprehensive guidance on designing, building, and maintaining school furniture with durability and functionality in mind. This work is essential for educators, craftsmen, and anyone involved in creating comfortable and long-lasting learning environments.Emil Aldren Johnson combines ... Read more

$7.99 NZD

Furniture Upholstery for Schools by Emil Aldren Johnson is a practical and instructive audiobook that provides comprehensive guidance on designing, building, and maintaining school furniture with durability and functionality in mind. This work is essential for educators, craftsmen, and anyone involved in creating comfortable and long-lasting learning environments.Emil Aldren Johnson combines
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Tom Paine's Iron Bridge

Building a United States

by Edward G. Gray ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Unabridged

5 hours 36 min

When Tom Paine arrived in Philadelphia from England in 1774, the city was America's largest port. Unfortunately, the seasonal dangers of the rivers dividing the region were becoming an obstacle to the city's continued growth. Philadelphia needed a practical connection between the rich grain of Pennsylvania's backcountry farms and its port on the Delaware. The iron bridge was his solution.The ... Read more

$47.99 NZD

When Tom Paine arrived in Philadelphia from England in 1774, the city was America's largest port. Unfortunately, the seasonal dangers of the rivers dividing the region were becoming an obstacle to the city's continued growth. Philadelphia needed a practical connection between the rich grain of Pennsylvania's backcountry farms and its port on the Delaware. The iron bridge was his solution.The
... Read more
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API STD 617 Interview Questions and Answers: The Guide for Compressor and Pump Engineers

by Chetan Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 13 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.API Std 617 Interview Questions and Answers: The Guide for Compressor and Pump Engineers is the ultimate resource for professionals in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. This API Std 617 answers book is tailored to help engineers master the intricate principles of API Standard 617, the gold standard for centrifugal and axial compressors ... Read more

$16.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.API Std 617 Interview Questions and Answers: The Guide for Compressor and Pump Engineers is the ultimate resource for professionals in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. This API Std 617 answers book is tailored to help engineers master the intricate principles of API Standard 617, the gold standard for centrifugal and axial compressors
... Read more
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Free to Make

How the Maker Movement is Changing Our Schools, Our Jobs, and Our Minds

by Dale Dougherty, Ariane Conrad ...

Narrated by Jeff Machado ...

Unabridged

10 hours 43 min

A fascinating study of the global Maker Movement that explores how ‘making’ impacts our personal and social development—perfect for enthusiastic DIY-ersDale Dougherty, creator of MAKE: magazine and the Maker Faire, provides a guided tour of the international phenomenon known as the Maker Movement, a social revolution that is changing what gets made, how it’s made, where it’s made, and who makes it ... Read more

$79.99 NZD

A fascinating study of the global Maker Movement that explores how ‘making’ impacts our personal and social development—perfect for enthusiastic DIY-ersDale Dougherty, creator of MAKE: magazine and the Maker Faire, provides a guided tour of the international phenomenon known as the Maker Movement, a social revolution that is changing what gets made, how it’s made, where it’s made, and who makes it
... Read more
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Speed and Scale

The Smart Guide on Living Green. Discover Useful Tips on How to Live Green so You Can Help the Environment and Mother Earth

by Nina Yakov ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

13 min

Speed and Scale: The Smart Guide on Living Green. Discover Useful Tips on How to Live Green so You Can Help the Environment and Mother Earth.Global warming poses one of the most serious threats to the global environment ever faced in human history. We hear and read about it everyday and how this impacts our planet. Climate change, pollution, animal extinction, are amongst many other issues that ... Read more

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Speed and Scale: The Smart Guide on Living Green. Discover Useful Tips on How to Live Green so You Can Help the Environment and Mother Earth.Global warming poses one of the most serious threats to the global environment ever faced in human history. We hear and read about it everyday and how this impacts our planet. Climate change, pollution, animal extinction, are amongst many other issues that
... Read more
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To Engineer Is Human

The Role of Failure in Successful Design

by Henry Petroski ...

Narrated by Matthew Boston ...

Unabridged

8 hours 34 min

How did a simple design error cause one of the great disasters of the 1980s—the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel? What made the graceful and innovative Tacoma Narrows Bridge twist apart in a mild wind in 1940? How did an oversized waterlily inspire the magnificent Crystal Palace, the crowning achievement of Victorian architecture and engineering? These are some of ... Read more

$37.99 NZD

How did a simple design error cause one of the great disasters of the 1980s—the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel? What made the graceful and innovative Tacoma Narrows Bridge twist apart in a mild wind in 1940? How did an oversized waterlily inspire the magnificent Crystal Palace, the crowning achievement of Victorian architecture and engineering? These are some of
... Read more
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Agile Project Management with Scrum

Empowering Teams and Accelerating Delivery

by Daniel Green ...

Narrated by Rayan Mitchell ...

Unabridged

2 hours 57 min

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of Agile Project Management with Scrum. This comprehensive guide unravels the intricacies of the Scrum framework, empowering both novices and seasoned professionals to harness the power of Agile methodologies for unparalleled project success.Dive into the foundations of Agile, exploring its evolution and the fundamental principles that drive its ... Read more

$9.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of Agile Project Management with Scrum. This comprehensive guide unravels the intricacies of the Scrum framework, empowering both novices and seasoned professionals to harness the power of Agile methodologies for unparalleled project success.Dive into the foundations of Agile, exploring its evolution and the fundamental principles that drive its
... Read more
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Creative Recycling Side: The Ultimate Guide on Recycling, Discover Effective Ways to Recycle So We Can Save the Earth and Create a Better Future For Our Children

by Rene Hedley ...

Narrated by Luke Jeffrey ...

Unabridged

32 min

Creative Recycling Side: The Ultimate Guide on Recycling, Discover Effective Ways to Recycle So We Can Save the Earth and Create a Better Future For Our ChildrenThere have been many debates surrounding the health of our planet. Even if you’re not familiar with the arguments, I’m sure you have at least heard the words climate change. Some people can’t be bothered to care about this because they ... Read more

Was $9.99 NZD Now $8.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Creative Recycling Side: The Ultimate Guide on Recycling, Discover Effective Ways to Recycle So We Can Save the Earth and Create a Better Future For Our ChildrenThere have been many debates surrounding the health of our planet. Even if you’re not familiar with the arguments, I’m sure you have at least heard the words climate change. Some people can’t be bothered to care about this because they
... Read more
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Elevate Your Projects : Infusing Spiritual Principles in Project Management

Spiritual Wisdom for Effective Project Delivery

by Rohit Dumane ...

Narrated by Adriaan Hellenberg ...

Unabridged

1 hour 40 min

This book "Elevate Your Projects: Infusing Spiritual Principles in Project Management" reveals how integrating spiritual principles can elevate your projects, teams, and outcomes. Drawing from the author's three decades of experience in Project Management of versatile Construction Projects, this guide shows how to infuse your projects with purpose, compassion, and resilience. Discover how to ... Read more

$5.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book "Elevate Your Projects: Infusing Spiritual Principles in Project Management" reveals how integrating spiritual principles can elevate your projects, teams, and outcomes. Drawing from the author's three decades of experience in Project Management of versatile Construction Projects, this guide shows how to infuse your projects with purpose, compassion, and resilience. Discover how to
... Read more

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