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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
... Read more
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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...
... 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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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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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
Audiobook

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
Audiobook

The Manager's Path

A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change

by Camille Fournier ...

Narrated by Janet Metzger ...

Unabridged

10 hours 7 min

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

$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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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
... 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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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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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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Prepper’s Water Purification Survival Manual

Mastering Water Harvesting, Filtration, Purification, and Storage for Crisis Preparedness & Off-Grid Living

by Archer Reed ...

Narrated by Andy Norton ...

Unabridged

3 hours 18 min

Imagine a world where the water system collapses. Would you know how to find and secure clean water?Many communities around the world struggle with water shortages, but most of us have no idea what we would do in such a situation. Setting up a reliable source of drinkable water is not something that can be done overnight. Planning and preparation are key to keeping you and your family safe, ... Read more

$28.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Imagine a world where the water system collapses. Would you know how to find and secure clean water?Many communities around the world struggle with water shortages, but most of us have no idea what we would do in such a situation. Setting up a reliable source of drinkable water is not something that can be done overnight. Planning and preparation are key to keeping you and your family safe,
... Read more
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Wireless Wonders: A Journey through Radio Electronics

by SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 17 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Have you ever wondered how your smartphone connects you to the world, or how your favourite radio station broadcasts its signal through thin air? "Wireless Wonders: A Journey through Radio Electronics" is your passport to the captivating world of wireless communication and the marvels of radio electronics.In an age where we take wireless connectivity ... Read more

$4.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Have you ever wondered how your smartphone connects you to the world, or how your favourite radio station broadcasts its signal through thin air? "Wireless Wonders: A Journey through Radio Electronics" is your passport to the captivating world of wireless communication and the marvels of radio electronics.In an age where we take wireless connectivity
... Read more
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Simply AI

Facts Made Fast

by DK ...

Narrated by Elliot Fitzpatrick ...

Unabridged

2 hours 41 min

Understanding AI has never been easier.With easy-to-understand text, this new edition of Simply Artificial Intelligence is the perfect introduction to the latest developments in AI.Covering a broad range of fields within AI - from computing and mathematics to politics and philosophy - entries demystify what artificial intelligence is and how it works, how it has dramatically changed the way we ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

Understanding AI has never been easier.With easy-to-understand text, this new edition of Simply Artificial Intelligence is the perfect introduction to the latest developments in AI.Covering a broad range of fields within AI - from computing and mathematics to politics and philosophy - entries demystify what artificial intelligence is and how it works, how it has dramatically changed the way we
... Read more
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Deviced!

Balancing Life and Technology in a Digital World

by Doreen Dodgen-Magee ...

Narrated by Suzanne Barbetta ...

Unabridged

10 hours 3 min

With current statistics suggesting that the average American over the age of 14 engages with screens upwards of 10 hours a day, the topic of our growing dependence upon technology applies to nearly everyone. While the effects differ at each point of development, real changes to the brain, relationships, and personal lives are well documented. Deviced! explores these alterations and offers a ... Read more

$37.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

With current statistics suggesting that the average American over the age of 14 engages with screens upwards of 10 hours a day, the topic of our growing dependence upon technology applies to nearly everyone. While the effects differ at each point of development, real changes to the brain, relationships, and personal lives are well documented. Deviced! explores these alterations and offers a
... Read more
Audiobook

Why Social Media is Ruining Your Life

by Katherine Ormerod ...

Narrated by Katherine Ormerod ...

Unabridged

9 hours 44 min

'This book is a call to arms from the eye of the storm'- Emma Gannon, author of The Multi-Hyphen Method'Enter Ormerod's vital manual, which will help you navigate social media and turn it not into a weapon, but a useful tool' - Pandora SykesDo you ever obsess about your body? Do you lie awake at night, fretting about the state of your career? Does everyone else's life seem better than yours? Does ... Read more

$39.99 NZD

'This book is a call to arms from the eye of the storm'- Emma Gannon, author of The Multi-Hyphen Method'Enter Ormerod's vital manual, which will help you navigate social media and turn it not into a weapon, but a useful tool' - Pandora SykesDo you ever obsess about your body? Do you lie awake at night, fretting about the state of your career? Does everyone else's life seem better than yours? Does
... Read more
Audiobook

The Engineer’s Mind

Everyday Applications of Industrial Thinking

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 22 min

What if your kitchen worked like a factory? Your laundry like a production line? Your morning like a well-run shift?In The Engineer's Mind: Everyday Applications of Industrial Thinking, bestselling author and Lean expert Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman reveals how the principles of engineering and Lean manufacturing can revolutionize the way we live — not just work.From cooking and cleaning to ... Read more

$19.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

What if your kitchen worked like a factory? Your laundry like a production line? Your morning like a well-run shift?In The Engineer's Mind: Everyday Applications of Industrial Thinking, bestselling author and Lean expert Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman reveals how the principles of engineering and Lean manufacturing can revolutionize the way we live — not just work.From cooking and cleaning to
... Read more
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Agile Product Management

Proven Strategies and Methods for Beginners

by Alex Campbell ...

Narrated by James Cassidy ...

Unabridged

1 hour 37 min

Everything you need to know about Agile product management.Have you always wondered what you can do to improve the team you work with?Do you wonder if there is a way to ensure the product is updated periodically to ensure the final product has all the features the stakeholder wants?If you answered yes, then this is the book for you.Most project managers and organizations throw the word Agile ... Read more

$7.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Everything you need to know about Agile product management.Have you always wondered what you can do to improve the team you work with?Do you wonder if there is a way to ensure the product is updated periodically to ensure the final product has all the features the stakeholder wants?If you answered yes, then this is the book for you.Most project managers and organizations throw the word Agile
... Read more
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Project Management Basics Explained

by Can Akdeniz, Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Andrea Ericson ...

Unabridged

50 min

Project Management Basics Explained outlines the role and responsibilities of a project manager, as well as considering the qualities, characteristics and skills that make a project manager great. By the end, you should have a new respect for the role and a good understanding of the fundamental skills and principles that will guide you on your way. Whether you have just been handed your first ... Read more

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Project Management Basics Explained outlines the role and responsibilities of a project manager, as well as considering the qualities, characteristics and skills that make a project manager great. By the end, you should have a new respect for the role and a good understanding of the fundamental skills and principles that will guide you on your way. Whether you have just been handed your first
... Read more
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Satellite Networking Essentials: Building Blocks for Modern Communication

by SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Satellite Networking Essentials: Building Blocks for Modern Communication" is a comprehensive guide that provides readers with a foundational understanding of satellite networking principles, technologies, and applications. This authoritative book serves as an essential resource for students, engineers, researchers, and professionals seeking to ... Read more

$5.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Satellite Networking Essentials: Building Blocks for Modern Communication" is a comprehensive guide that provides readers with a foundational understanding of satellite networking principles, technologies, and applications. This authoritative book serves as an essential resource for students, engineers, researchers, and professionals seeking to
... Read more
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Waste Wars

Dirty Deals, International Rivalries and the Scandalous Afterlife of Rubbish

by Alexander Clapp ...

Narrated by Greg Lockett ...

Unabridged

12 hours 45 min

'Jaw-dropping' The Economist'A mind-altering and unforgettable read' Adam Tooze'If you wish to know how the world really works, read this book' Misha GlennyA globe-trotting investigation into the catastrophic reality of the multi-billion-dollar global garbage trade.Dumps and landfills around the world are overflowing. The millions of tonnes of garbage generated ever... ... Read more

$49.99 NZD

'Jaw-dropping' The Economist'A mind-altering and unforgettable read' Adam Tooze'If you wish to know how the world really works, read this book' Misha GlennyA globe-trotting investigation into the catastrophic reality of the multi-billion-dollar global garbage trade.Dumps and landfills around the world are overflowing. The millions of tonnes of garbage generated ever...
... Read more
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Cars And Auto Accessories

The Little Gadgets That Personalise Luxury...

by Owen Jones ...

Unabridged

1 hour 9 min

There are many types of cars, or automobiles, as some people like to call them. There are the ‘family’ types that facilitate our daily lives, and get us to work and the shops; then there are the work-horses, the vans, lorries and trucks, named after the animals that they replaced; and the dream cars... the Lamborghinis, Maseratis, Rolls-Royces and the like. However, a new class has arrived too – ... Read more

$20.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

There are many types of cars, or automobiles, as some people like to call them. There are the ‘family’ types that facilitate our daily lives, and get us to work and the shops; then there are the work-horses, the vans, lorries and trucks, named after the animals that they replaced; and the dream cars... the Lamborghinis, Maseratis, Rolls-Royces and the like. However, a new class has arrived too –
... Read more
Audiobook

Why Tesla Still Can’t Build Like Toyota

A Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis of Lean Thinking vs. Tech Hype

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

2 hours 33 min

A Lean Engineer's Guide to Building Enduring InnovationTesla vs. Toyota explores the two most influential automakers today—and reveals why speed and cutting-edge tech don't guarantee success on their own.Tesla revolutionizes with fully electric vehicles, direct-to-consumer sales, and bold autonomous features.Toyota dominates with its hybrid origins, mastery of the Toyota Prod... ... Read more

$32.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

A Lean Engineer's Guide to Building Enduring InnovationTesla vs. Toyota explores the two most influential automakers today—and reveals why speed and cutting-edge tech don't guarantee success on their own.Tesla revolutionizes with fully electric vehicles, direct-to-consumer sales, and bold autonomous features.Toyota dominates with its hybrid origins, mastery of the Toyota Prod...
... Read more

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