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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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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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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

$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
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
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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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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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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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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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FORTGESCHRITTENER QUANTENHEILUNGSKURS

by Marcel Souza ...

Narrated by Digitale Stimme Gabriela G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 6 min

Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen."Fortgeschrittener Quantenheilungskurs" ist ein tiefgehendes Werk, das Leser in die fortgeschrittenen Techniken der Quantenheilung einführt. Aufbauend auf den Grundlagen der Quantenmedizin, verbindet das Buch wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse mit spirituellen Prinzipien, um ein umfassendes Verständnis für die energetische Heilung zu vermitteln ... Read more

$11.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen."Fortgeschrittener Quantenheilungskurs" ist ein tiefgehendes Werk, das Leser in die fortgeschrittenen Techniken der Quantenheilung einführt. Aufbauend auf den Grundlagen der Quantenmedizin, verbindet das Buch wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse mit spirituellen Prinzipien, um ein umfassendes Verständnis für die energetische Heilung zu vermitteln
... Read more
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The Car

The rise and fall of the machine that made the modern world

by Bryan Appleyard ...

Narrated by John Sackville ...

Unabridged

11 hours 32 min

More than any other technology, cars have transformed our culture. Cars have created vast wealth as well as novel dreams of freedom and mobility. They have transformed our sense of distance and made the world infinitely more available to our eyes and our imaginations. They have inspired cinema, music and literature; they have, by their need for roads, bridges, filling stations, huge factories and ... Read more

$43.99 NZD

More than any other technology, cars have transformed our culture. Cars have created vast wealth as well as novel dreams of freedom and mobility. They have transformed our sense of distance and made the world infinitely more available to our eyes and our imaginations. They have inspired cinema, music and literature; they have, by their need for roads, bridges, filling stations, huge factories and
... Read more
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Signal Strength: How to Improve AM/FM & SW Radio Reception

by SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 56 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Signal Strength: How to Improve AM/FM & SW Radio Reception is a comprehensive and engaging guide for anyone passionate about radio, whether you're a seasoned listener, a curious hobbyist, or someone living in an area with unreliable signals. This book takes you deep into the heart of radio reception, offering practical techniques, clear explanations, ... Read more

$4.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Signal Strength: How to Improve AM/FM & SW Radio Reception is a comprehensive and engaging guide for anyone passionate about radio, whether you're a seasoned listener, a curious hobbyist, or someone living in an area with unreliable signals. This book takes you deep into the heart of radio reception, offering practical techniques, clear explanations,
... Read more
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A Vulnerable System

The History of Information Security in the Computer Age

by Andrew J. Stewart ...

Narrated by Rick Adamson ...

Unabridged

10 hours 15 min

Andrew J. Stewart convincingly shows that emergency software patches and new security products cannot provide the solution to threats such as computer hacking, viruses, software vulnerabilities, and electronic spying. Profound underlying structural problems must first be understood, confronted, and then addressed.A Vulnerable System delivers a long view of the history of information security, ... Read more

$47.99 NZD

Andrew J. Stewart convincingly shows that emergency software patches and new security products cannot provide the solution to threats such as computer hacking, viruses, software vulnerabilities, and electronic spying. Profound underlying structural problems must first be understood, confronted, and then addressed.A Vulnerable System delivers a long view of the history of information security,
... Read more
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Fragile Planet, The

Zero Waste Strategies in The Fight Against Climate Change And Pollution

by Davis Truman ...

Narrated by John Sullivan ...

Unabridged

1 hour 43 min

"The Fragile Planet" will inspire you to pursue a sustainable future. In an era when our planet faces unprecedented challenges, this book is a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient world.With meticulous research and compelling storytelling, "The Fragile Planet" explores the intricate web of interconnected issues that threaten our world, from carbon ... Read more

$11.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

"The Fragile Planet" will inspire you to pursue a sustainable future. In an era when our planet faces unprecedented challenges, this book is a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient world.With meticulous research and compelling storytelling, "The Fragile Planet" explores the intricate web of interconnected issues that threaten our world, from carbon
... Read more
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The Factory That Remembers

A Novel About Lean, Loss, and Leadership

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 8 min

A Factory on the Brink. A Leader With Nothing to Lose. A Story You'll Never Forget.In a forgotten corner of a city once fueled by industry, a dying factory awaits its final shift. But when a new plant manager, Yusuf Kamal, walks through its rusted gates, he sees more than decay—he sees potential. With little time and no trust, Yusuf must rally a weary workforce, confront hidden resistance, and ... Read more

$19.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

A Factory on the Brink. A Leader With Nothing to Lose. A Story You'll Never Forget.In a forgotten corner of a city once fueled by industry, a dying factory awaits its final shift. But when a new plant manager, Yusuf Kamal, walks through its rusted gates, he sees more than decay—he sees potential. With little time and no trust, Yusuf must rally a weary workforce, confront hidden resistance, and
... Read more
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Into the Fire

My Life as a London Firefighter

by Edric Kennedy-Macfoy ...

Narrated by Edric Kennedy-Macfoy ...

Unabridged

7 hours 32 min

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Into the Fire written and read by Edric Kennedy-Macfoy.The incredible true story of life as a London firefighter.What is it really like to be a firefighter? How does it feel to respond to an emergency call, to know that someone's life hangs in the balance and every second is critical?Into the Fire offers an unforgettable insight into the highs and ... Read more

$22.99 NZD

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Into the Fire written and read by Edric Kennedy-Macfoy.The incredible true story of life as a London firefighter.What is it really like to be a firefighter? How does it feel to respond to an emergency call, to know that someone's life hangs in the balance and every second is critical?Into the Fire offers an unforgettable insight into the highs and
... Read more
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An Unpromised Land

by Leon Gettler ...

Narrated by Leon Gettler ...

Unabridged

4 hours 25 min

In the 1930s, in the wake of the Nazi ascendancy in Germany, a wave of vicious anti-Semitism swept Europe, as Jews became outcasts in their own lands. As they clamoured to escape persecution, the world turned a blind eye to their plight. One man, Isaac Steinberg, had a vision of leading his people from the holocaust to a new paradise on the other side of the world. His enthusiastic and resolute ... Read more

$15.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the 1930s, in the wake of the Nazi ascendancy in Germany, a wave of vicious anti-Semitism swept Europe, as Jews became outcasts in their own lands. As they clamoured to escape persecution, the world turned a blind eye to their plight. One man, Isaac Steinberg, had a vision of leading his people from the holocaust to a new paradise on the other side of the world. His enthusiastic and resolute
... Read more
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Cross-Cultural Commerce: Unveiling The Global Markets

by Nolan Mckay ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mia G ...

Unabridged

7 hours 15 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Delve into diverse markets and witness the enticing dynamics arising from the intersection of multiple cultures. This thought-provoking book invites you to unravel the mechanisms behind successful international business ventures, providing valuable insights to navigate the complexities of global markets. Discover the compelling tapestry woven by a ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Delve into diverse markets and witness the enticing dynamics arising from the intersection of multiple cultures. This thought-provoking book invites you to unravel the mechanisms behind successful international business ventures, providing valuable insights to navigate the complexities of global markets. Discover the compelling tapestry woven by a
... Read more
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The Powerhouse

Inside the Invention of a Battery to Save the World

by Steve LeVine ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

10 hours 48 min

A Soul of the New Machine for our time, a gripping account of invention, commerce, and duplicity in the age of technologyA worldwide race is on to perfect the next engine of economic growth, the advanced lithium-ion battery. It will power the electric car, relieve global warming, and catapult the winner into a new era of economic and political mastery. Can the United States win?Steve LeVine was ... Read more

$37.99 NZD

A Soul of the New Machine for our time, a gripping account of invention, commerce, and duplicity in the age of technologyA worldwide race is on to perfect the next engine of economic growth, the advanced lithium-ion battery. It will power the electric car, relieve global warming, and catapult the winner into a new era of economic and political mastery. Can the United States win?Steve LeVine was
... Read more
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Enigma Story, The

The Truth Behind the 'Unbreakable' World War II Cipher

by Dermot Turing ...

Narrated by Rob Fitch ...

Unabridged

6 hours 55 min

The Enigma cipher was supposed to be the German's impenetrable defence for its military communications against prying eyes during World War II. All manner of secrets were entrusted to it. When the Allies finally managed to crack the code, it heralded a turning point in the war.This is the fascinating story of how the code was created, adopted by the Nazis, and finally broken. Dermot Turing, the ... Read more

$28.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Enigma cipher was supposed to be the German's impenetrable defence for its military communications against prying eyes during World War II. All manner of secrets were entrusted to it. When the Allies finally managed to crack the code, it heralded a turning point in the war.This is the fascinating story of how the code was created, adopted by the Nazis, and finally broken. Dermot Turing, the
... Read more
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There's No Such Thing as an IT Project

A Handbook for Intentional Business Change

by Bob Lewis, Dave Kaiser ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Unabridged

5 hours 2 min

Learn how to stop pouring vast sums of money into technology projects that don't have a lasting impact by closing the communication gap between IT and leadership. ... Read more

$30.99 NZD

Learn how to stop pouring vast sums of money into technology projects that don't have a lasting impact by closing the communication gap between IT and leadership.
... Read more

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