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    Crossings

    How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet

    by Ben Goldfarb ...
    Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 52 min

    Some 40 million miles of roadways encircle the earth, yet we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. While roads are so ubiquitous they're practically invisible to us, wild animals experience them as entirely alien forces of death and disruption. In Crossings, environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb travels throughout the United States and around the world to investigate ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    ブルックリン橋の物語：構想、工学、そして人々の不屈の精神がアメリカを象徴する橋を築くまで

    by 岩崎 慎二 ...
    Narrated by 岩崎 慎二 ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 12 min

    不可能とされた巨大プロジェクトの裏で命を懸けた人々のヒューマンドラマと工学の奇跡が交差する、心揺さぶる歴史ノンフィクション。喧騒を離れ、静かな夜のひとときに耳を傾ければ、19世紀の活気あふれるニューヨークへとタイムスリップし、歴史的な大事業の息遣いを鮮やかに感じ取ることができます。冷たい川底での過酷な基礎工事から天空へ伸びるケーブルまで、技術の進歩に潜む犠牲と労働者たちの不屈の精神が深く胸を打ちます。毎日の通勤時間や週末のリラックスタイムが、都市の未来を切り拓いた情熱的な物語に触れる、驚きに満ちた豊かな知の旅へと変わるでしょう。本書で見つかること:• 19世紀の都市が抱えていた渡河のジレンマと、巨大インフラが求められた時代背景の鮮やかな描写。• ローブリング一家と名もなき労働者たちが直面した、前代未聞の技術的課題とその大胆な解決策。• 潜函病という未知の医療問題に立ち向かいながら進められた ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Breve historia del canal de Panamá: La vía navegable que unió dos océanos

    by Ladislao Sampedro ...
    Narrated by Ladislao Sampedro ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 10 min

    La conquista de la implacable geografía panameña desató una feroz batalla geopolítica y una hazaña de ingeniería. Ideal para transformar tu tiempo de trayecto en una profunda inmersión histórica, este relato ofrece una mirada crítica sobre cómo un estrecho paso terrestre reconfiguró por completo el comercio mundial.Explora las tensiones sociales y los enormes sacrificios humanos que hicieron ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Autofahren ohne Stress: Mehr Gelassenheit im Stau und Berufsverkehr

    Das Erfolgsprogramm für entspanntes Autofahren

    by Patrick Lynen ...
    Narrated by Patrick Lynen ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 27 min

    Viele von uns verbringen eintausend und mehr Stunden pro Jahr in ihrem Auto. Wenn dann noch ein Stau hinzu kommt, empfinden wir Stress. Wir werden hektisch, grollend oder wütend. Keine angenehmen Gefühle – und ungesund sind sie auch. Finden Sie mit diesem Hörbuch zu mehr innerer Gelassenheit. Was wie eine große Herausforderung klingt, ist in Wahrheit gar nicht so schwer. Patrick Lynen hilft Ihnen ... Read more

    $9.44 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Alidade Digital Fieldwork

    Integration with Modern Digital Workflows for Surveyors and Geomatic Professionals

    by Julian Vance ...
    Narrated by Julian Vance ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 51 min

    Are you a surveyor or geomatics professional looking to bridge the gap between traditional fieldwork precision and the power of modern digital technologies? "Alidade Digital Fieldwork" is your essential, hands-on guide to integrating classic surveying instruments with contemporary digital workflows, transforming your efficiency and accuracy in the field.Dr. Julian Vance, a distinguished expert ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Lights Out

    A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath

    by Ted Koppel ...
    Narrated by Ted Koppel ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 10 min

    **NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Ted Koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on America’s power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the United States is shockingly unprepared.“Fascinating, frightening, and beyond timely.”—Anderson Cooper**Imagine a blackout lasting not days, but weeks or months. Tens of millions of people over several states are affected. For ... Read more

    $20.00 USD

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    Dams for Beginners: A Clear Guide to the Giant Walls That Hold Back Water

    by Michael Renshaw ...
    Narrated by Michael Renshaw ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 53 min

    Uncover the civil engineering secrets behind global infrastructure and learn how human ingenuity tames raging rivers. Perfect for your daily commute, this accessible science and technology guide transforms complex physics into a fascinating narrative. Satisfy your curiosity about the giant concrete monoliths that power our modern world without drowning in technical jargon.Whether you are learning ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Moldavite

    by Blue Dragoon Books ...
    Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 38 min

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Moldavite is a forest green, olive green, or blue greenish vitreous silica projectile glass formed by a meteorite impact in southern Germany that occurred about 15 million years ago. It is a type of tektite and a gemstone. Moldavite is found in the Czech Republic, southern Germany, Austria, and Moravia.Moldavite is a powerful stone that is known for ... Read more

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    Die Geschichte der Brooklyn Bridge: Wie eine Vision, Ingenieurskunst und menschliche Willenskraft ein amerikanisches Wahrzeichen entstehen ließen

    by David Hahn ...
    Narrated by David Hahn ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 17 min

    Erlebe packende amerikanische Geschichte und die dramatische Ingenieurskunst hinter einem wahren Weltwunder aus Stahl. Während du zur Arbeit pendelst oder entspannt zuhörst, tauchst du tief in das raue New York des 19. Jahrhunderts ein. Spüre den eisigen Wind über dem East River und den unbändigen Willen einer Familie, die das Unmögliche wagte.Diese atmosphärische, tief inspirierende Erzählung ist ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Inventing Paradise

    The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles

    by Paul Haddad ...
    Narrated by Paul Haddad ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 25 min

    Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles traces the improbable rise of Los Angeles through the prism of six visionaries who had outsize influence on the city’s growth: Phineas Banning, Harrison Gray Otis, Henry Huntington, Harry Chandler, William Mulholland, and Moses Sherman.In the late 1870s, Los Angeles was a violent, dusty, 29-square-mile pueblo with a few ... Read more

    $19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    The Transcontinental Railroad: Iron Spine Of A Nation

    by Ellis Gaines ...
    Narrated by Martin Sherrill ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 22 min

    In the 1800s, the United States stretched from ocean to ocean in theory, but distance still ruled the continent. California might as well have been another country, separated from the East by months of wagon trails, disease-ridden shortcuts, dangerous seas, and mountain walls that mocked every speech about national unity.The transcontinental railroad began as a dream of speed, commerce, and ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Une brève histoire du barrage Hoover : La prouesse d’ingénierie qui a dompté un fleuve

    by Gaël Lefebvre ...
    Narrated by Gaël Lefebvre ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 11 min

    Plongez dans ce récit historique fascinant et découvrez la prouesse d'ingénierie colossale qui a dompté la nature. Idéal pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce documentaire audio intense retrace la transformation radicale du redoutable fleuve Colorado.Des salles de négociation tendues aux chaleurs mortelles du canyon Black, ressentez la détermination farouche des ouvriers bâtissant une ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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

    $19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    The Flood Prevention Handbook

    How to Protect Your Home & Family When Waters Rise

    by Ryan Lee Price ...
    Narrated by Chris Sorensen ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 13 min

    Keep your peace of mind by learning proven safety methods to help you prepare your home, evaluate damage, and recover after a flood.In a world where extreme weather events are increasingly unpredictable, being ready for natural disasters is a necessity for every homeowner. The Flood Prevention Handbook is a comprehensive guide that covers each phase of flood safety, so that you can know exactly ... Read more

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Building the Future: Modern Civil Engineering Techniques

    by Gavin T. Railton ...
    Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 46 min

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the groundbreaking innovations transforming the landscape of civil engineering in "Building the Future: Modern Civil Engineering Techniques." This comprehensive guide delves into the cutting-edge methods and technologies revolutionizing the field, offering practical insights for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike. Uncover how ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Structural Analysis and Design: Principles and Applications

    by SREEKUMAR V T ...
    Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 59 min

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.'Structural Analysis and Design: Principles and Applications' is a comprehensive and practical guide that explores the fundamental principles, methodologies, and applications of structural engineering. Written for students, practicing engineers, and anyone interested in the field, this book provides a solid foundation in the theory and practice of ... Read more

    $5.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Energy Efficient Homes for Dummies

    by Rik DeGunther ...
    Narrated by Brett Barry ...

    Abridged

    3 hours 21 min

    Save money with hands-on, smart household energy solutions!Want to make eco-friendly changes in your house that will save energy? This practical guide is packed with tips and projects for increasing your home's energy efficiency while reducing costs and cutting down on waste and pollution. You'll see how to put together your own energy action plan based on your needs — and make your lifestyle more ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    George and Robert Stephenson

    by Samuel Smiles ...
    Narrated by John Roland ...

    Unabridged

    12 hours 8 min

    George Stephenson, known as "Father of the Railways" is considered as a genius in steam locomotive engineering. George and his son Robert worked very closely together and it is often difficult to separate their works. They both made remarkable contributions to development of railway. ... Read more

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Basic Blockchain

    What It Is and How It Will Transform the Way We Work and Live

    by David Shrier ...
    Narrated by Roger Davis ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 7 min

    The only book you need to understand blockchain: what it is, how it works and how it will transform business, society and our everyday lives. Basic Blockchain is an accessible, non-technical introduction to a revolutionary technology.'Makes it easy for the average business executive to understand blockchain' -- Chris Larsen, founder and chairman, Ripple'An essential tool for those looking to ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Lost Towns of the Swift River Valley

    Drowned by the Quabbin

    by Elena Palladino ...
    Narrated by Rachel Perry ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 44 min

    In April 1938, Swift River Valley residents held a farewell ball to mark the demise of the quintessential New England town of Enfield and its three smaller neighbors, Greenwich, Dana, and Prescott.The Commonwealth of Massachusetts sacrificed these three towns to build the Quabbin, a massive reservoir of drinking water for residents of Boston. Three prominent residents attended the somber occasion. ... Read more

    $15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    フーバーダム小史：川を制した土木工学の偉業

    by 中野 宏明 ...
    Narrated by 中野 宏明 ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 9 min

    荒れ狂うコロラド川という大自然の脅威を制御し、アメリカ西部の運命を変えた土木工学の驚異的な歴史を紐解く没入型ドキュメンタリー。静かな夜のリラックスタイムや毎日の知的な通勤時間に、壮大なスケールで描かれる技術者たちの情熱と挑戦の軌跡が、あなたの探求心を深く満たしていきます。前例のない巨大構造物の設計から過酷な建設現場での労働者の息遣いまで、膨大なコンクリートと鉄の塊に込められた人間の知恵を緻密に描写します。自然を支配することの恩恵と代償という根源的なテーマに向き合い、現代の水資源管理や環境問題にも通じる普遍的な洞察を提供します。本書で見つかること:洪水と渇水を繰り返す大河の猛威と、巨大建設計画が立ち上がるまでの政治的・経済的な激動のプロセス。前代未聞の規模で行われた川の流れを変える大胆な工事と、峡谷の苛酷な自然環境下での地質調査の全貌。膨大なコンクリートの打設と特殊な冷却システムなど ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Breve historia de la presa Hoover: La maravilla de la ingeniería que domó un río

    by Anselmo Zapata ...
    Narrated by Anselmo Zapata ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 11 min

    Domina la fuerza indomable de la naturaleza explorando la proeza de ingeniería que reescribió la historia ambiental. Ideal para acompañar tu trayecto diario, este épico relato te transporta al corazón del desierto durante la Gran Depresión. Siente el asombro de presenciar cómo la ambición humana se enfrentó al implacable río Colorado para asegurar el futuro de una nación.Comprende el dramático ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs

    Fifty Years of Learning

    by Peter J. Vine ...
    Narrated by Chris Sorensen ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 25 min

    Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs: Fifty Years of Learning describes how coral reefs have alternately flourished and declined over the last fifty years and the dynamics of these changes. The study is based on recordings at thirty different locations along the Sudanese coast, visited by the author between 1971 and 1973.Beyond the Red Sea's desert shores lie some of the richest and most diverse coral ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Freight broker business startup

    Introduction to freight brokerage, application processes, and business training requirements

    by Randy Russell ...
    Narrated by Laurance Davis ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 23 min

    This comprehensive guide serves as your essential roadmap, meticulously crafted to demystify the complex landscape of freight brokerage, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with the foundational knowledge and practical insights needed to launch a successful venture.Within the pages of "Freight Broker Business Startup," you'll explore:- Introduction to Freight Brokerage: Gain a comprehensive ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus