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Bad Blood

Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

by John Carreyrou ...

Narrated by Will Damron ...

Unabridged

11 hours 36 min

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The gripping story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos—one of the biggest corporate frauds in history—a tale of ambition and hubris set amid the bold promises of Silicon Valley, rigorously reported by the prize-winning journalist. With a new Afterword.“Chilling ... Reads like a thriller ... Carreyrou tells [the Theranos story] virtually to perfection.” —The New York Times Book ... Read more

$29.50 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The gripping story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos—one of the biggest corporate frauds in history—a tale of ambition and hubris set amid the bold promises of Silicon Valley, rigorously reported by the prize-winning journalist. With a new Afterword.“Chilling ... Reads like a thriller ... Carreyrou tells [the Theranos story] virtually to perfection.” —The New York Times Book
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The Secret Lives of Colour

by Kassia St Clair ...

Narrated by Kassia St Clair ...

Unabridged

8 hours 7 min

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.'Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde</st... ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.'Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde</st...
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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

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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Truth, Lies, and O-Rings

Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster

by Allan J. McDonald ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

Unabridged

26 hours 59 min

On a cold January morning in 1986, NASA launched the Space Shuttle Challenger, despite warnings against doing so by many individuals, including Allan McDonald. The fiery destruction of Challenger on live television moments after launch remains an indelible image in the nation's collective memory.In Truth, Lies, and O-Rings, McDonald, a skilled engineer and executive, relives the tragedy from where ... Read more

$49.46 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

On a cold January morning in 1986, NASA launched the Space Shuttle Challenger, despite warnings against doing so by many individuals, including Allan McDonald. The fiery destruction of Challenger on live television moments after launch remains an indelible image in the nation's collective memory.In Truth, Lies, and O-Rings, McDonald, a skilled engineer and executive, relives the tragedy from where
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How to Invent Everything

A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler

by Ryan North ...

Narrated by Ryan North ...

Unabridged

12 hours 55 min

An NPR Best Book of 2018"How to Invent Everything is such a cool book. It's essential reading for anyone who needs to duplicate an industrial civilization quickly." --Randall Munroe, xkcd creator and New York Times-bestselling author of What If?The only book you need if you're going back in timeWhat would you do if a time machine hurled you thousands of years into the past. . . and then br... ... Read more

$29.50 CAD

An NPR Best Book of 2018"How to Invent Everything is such a cool book. It's essential reading for anyone who needs to duplicate an industrial civilization quickly." --Randall Munroe, xkcd creator and New York Times-bestselling author of What If?The only book you need if you're going back in timeWhat would you do if a time machine hurled you thousands of years into the past. . . and then br...
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Leading Effective Engineering Teams

Lessons for Individual Contributors and Managers from 10 Years at Google

by Addy Osmani ...

Narrated by Ray Greenley ...

Unabridged

9 hours 34 min

In this insightful and comprehensive guide, Addy Osmani shares more than a decade of experience working on the Chrome team at Google, uncovering secrets to engineering effectiveness, efficiency, and team success. Engineers and engineering leaders looking to scale their effectiveness and drive transformative results within their teams and organizations will learn the essential principles, tips, and ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this insightful and comprehensive guide, Addy Osmani shares more than a decade of experience working on the Chrome team at Google, uncovering secrets to engineering effectiveness, efficiency, and team success. Engineers and engineering leaders looking to scale their effectiveness and drive transformative results within their teams and organizations will learn the essential principles, tips, and
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The Soul of A New Machine

by Tracy Kidder ...

Narrated by Ben Sullivan ...

Unabridged

9 hours 3 min

Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry.Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry.Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not
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The Einstein Effect

How the World's Favorite Genius Got Into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds

by Benyamin Cohen ...

Narrated by Patrick Lawlor ...

Unabridged

9 hours 35 min

Albert Einstein was the first modern-day celebrity and, decades after his death, still has the world's most recognizable face. His influence is seen in much of the technology we use every day: GPS, remote controls, weather forecasts, even toothpaste. But it's not just Einstein's scientific discoveries that continue to shape our world. His legacy underpins the search for aliens, the rescue of ... Read more

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Albert Einstein was the first modern-day celebrity and, decades after his death, still has the world's most recognizable face. His influence is seen in much of the technology we use every day: GPS, remote controls, weather forecasts, even toothpaste. But it's not just Einstein's scientific discoveries that continue to shape our world. His legacy underpins the search for aliens, the rescue of
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Drones for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide to Successfully Flying a Drone

by Kevin J. Croft ...

Narrated by Nick Dolle ...

Unabridged

27 min

Learn how to master the drone controls and fly your UAV successfully.Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.In this audio program we will cover the basics from safety precautions to remote control mastery. We’ll walk you step by step from proper take off, hovering, adjusting your throttle and altitude, and others. You will learn basic maneuvers like circular flying, continuous ... Read more

$5.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to master the drone controls and fly your UAV successfully.Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.In this audio program we will cover the basics from safety precautions to remote control mastery. We’ll walk you step by step from proper take off, hovering, adjusting your throttle and altitude, and others. You will learn basic maneuvers like circular flying, continuous
... Read more
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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

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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F1 Insider

Notes from the Pit Lane – Highly commended at the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Awards

by Ted Kravitz ...

Narrated by Ted Kravitz ...

Unabridged

9 hours 21 min

'A fascinating and unique insight from one of F1's most formidable reporters.'Toto WolffFrom Australia and Italy to China and the U.S., Ted Kravitz - hailed as an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in Formula 1' - is the fans' eyes and ears in the pit lane, followed by millions of devoted viewers eager to discover what happens behind the scenes. His iconic Ted's Notebook series is ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

'A fascinating and unique insight from one of F1's most formidable reporters.'Toto WolffFrom Australia and Italy to China and the U.S., Ted Kravitz - hailed as an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in Formula 1' - is the fans' eyes and ears in the pit lane, followed by millions of devoted viewers eager to discover what happens behind the scenes. His iconic Ted's Notebook series is
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Le moteur thermique pour les nuls - LES BASES

TOME 1 (New édition - EVO 3 (3e édition) -)

by KCM Darius ...

Narrated by Fournier-Moreau Yoan ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Le moteur thermique (Combustion interne) pour les nuls
Unabridged

1 hour 39 min

⚙️ Besoin d’en connaître davantage sur les moteurs thermiques ? Envie d’apprendre de manière ludique ? Vous êtes au bon endroit ! Ce livre audio « Le moteur thermique pour les nuls - LES BASES » vous éclairera sans besoin de combustible en vous expliquant le fonctionnement en détails d'un moteur thermique de voiture, moto, etc., de manière simple, drôle et efficace. Une édition revisitée<p... ... Read more

$6.87 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

⚙️ Besoin d’en connaître davantage sur les moteurs thermiques ? Envie d’apprendre de manière ludique ? Vous êtes au bon endroit ! Ce livre audio « Le moteur thermique pour les nuls - LES BASES » vous éclairera sans besoin de combustible en vous expliquant le fonctionnement en détails d'un moteur thermique de voiture, moto, etc., de manière simple, drôle et efficace. Une édition revisitée<p...
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Artificial Intelligence

From Medieval Robots to Neural Networks

by Clifford A. Pickover ...

Narrated by Steve Menasche ...

Unabridged

5 hours 44 min

A journey through the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence, from popular science author Cliff Pickover.From medieval robots and Boolean algebra to facial recognition, artificial neural networks, and adversarial patches, this fascinating history takes readers on a vast tour through the world of artificial intelligence. Award-winning author Clifford A. Pickover explores the historic ... Read more

$26.10 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A journey through the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence, from popular science author Cliff Pickover.From medieval robots and Boolean algebra to facial recognition, artificial neural networks, and adversarial patches, this fascinating history takes readers on a vast tour through the world of artificial intelligence. Award-winning author Clifford A. Pickover explores the historic
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The New Geography of Innovation

The Global Contest for Breakthrough Technologies

by Mehran Gul ...

Narrated by David Thorpe ...

Unabridged

12 hours 51 min

A Financial Times Best Book of the YearA groundbreaking exploration of the shifting landscape of technological innovation and how it has transformed into a global phenomenon, challenging the traditional dominance of Silicon Valley.The US is the source of just about all the technologies that define modern life: personal computers, operating systems, smartphones, e-commerce, web browsers, email, ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

A Financial Times Best Book of the YearA groundbreaking exploration of the shifting landscape of technological innovation and how it has transformed into a global phenomenon, challenging the traditional dominance of Silicon Valley.The US is the source of just about all the technologies that define modern life: personal computers, operating systems, smartphones, e-commerce, web browsers, email,
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Geld sparen mit dem Blockheizkraftwerk

Fördermöglichkeiten und Steuervorteile sichern

by Andreas Bauernfeind ...

Narrated by Helmut Stieglbauer (AI) ...

Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

Stell dir vor, du könntest deine Heizkosten massiv senken und gleichzeitig deinen eigenen Strom produzieren. Genau das ermöglicht dir ein Blockheizkraftwerk. In Zeiten steigender Energiepreise suchen viele Immobilienbesitzer nach Wegen, sich unabhängig zu machen und die Energiewende im Eigenheim voranzutreiben. Dieses Hörbuch ist dein praxisnaher Begleiter auf dem Weg zur effizienten ... Read more

$6.61 CAD

Stell dir vor, du könntest deine Heizkosten massiv senken und gleichzeitig deinen eigenen Strom produzieren. Genau das ermöglicht dir ein Blockheizkraftwerk. In Zeiten steigender Energiepreise suchen viele Immobilienbesitzer nach Wegen, sich unabhängig zu machen und die Energiewende im Eigenheim voranzutreiben. Dieses Hörbuch ist dein praxisnaher Begleiter auf dem Weg zur effizienten
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Never Panic Early

An Apollo 13 Astronaut's Journey

by Fred Haise, Bill Moore ...

Narrated by Joe Barrett ...

Unabridged

7 hours 3 min

The extraordinary autobiography of astronaut Fred Haise, one of only twenty-four men to fly to the moon.In the gripping Never Panic Early, Fred Haise, Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 13, offers a detailed firsthand account of when disaster struck three days into his mission to the moon. An oxygen tank exploded, a crewmate uttered the now iconic words, “Houston, we’ve had a problem here,” and the ... Read more

$23.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The extraordinary autobiography of astronaut Fred Haise, one of only twenty-four men to fly to the moon.In the gripping Never Panic Early, Fred Haise, Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 13, offers a detailed firsthand account of when disaster struck three days into his mission to the moon. An oxygen tank exploded, a crewmate uttered the now iconic words, “Houston, we’ve had a problem here,” and the
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Little Blue Dot

How GPS Shaped the Modern World

by Katherine Dunn ...

Narrated by Laurel Lefkow ...

Unabridged

11 hours 39 min

Bloomsbury presents Little Blue Dot by Katherine Dunn, read by Laurel LefkowThe unexplored history of GPS, a military technology turned daily necessity that impacts all aspects of our lives.Gone are the days when we pulled off to the side of the road, twisted a map this way and that, and squinted in exasperation before saying, “We’re lost.” Now, a network of satellites that circles the earth ... Read more

$22.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Little Blue Dot by Katherine Dunn, read by Laurel LefkowThe unexplored history of GPS, a military technology turned daily necessity that impacts all aspects of our lives.Gone are the days when we pulled off to the side of the road, twisted a map this way and that, and squinted in exasperation before saying, “We’re lost.” Now, a network of satellites that circles the earth
... Read more
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Toyota Standard Work

The Foundation of Kaizen

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 9 min

Having no standardization work process means no quality. Everyone will do this task differently. Tracking the source of errors is difficult without the work standard. When a leader perform gemba walk on shop floor to observe the situation, there is no benefit from the walk when there is no standard. In the classic old way of management, companies were and (many are still) following the Taylor’s ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Having no standardization work process means no quality. Everyone will do this task differently. Tracking the source of errors is difficult without the work standard. When a leader perform gemba walk on shop floor to observe the situation, there is no benefit from the walk when there is no standard. In the classic old way of management, companies were and (many are still) following the Taylor’s
... Read more
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Quirky

The Remarkable Story of the Traits, Foibles, and Genius of Breakthrough Innovators Who Changed the World

by Melissa A Schilling ...

Narrated by Erin Bennett ...

Unabridged

10 hours 2 min

The science behind the traits and quirks that drive creative geniuses to make spectacular breakthroughsWhat really distinguishes the people who literally change the world -- those creative geniuses who give us one breakthrough after another? What differentiates Marie Curie or Elon Musk from the merely creative, the many one-hit wonders among us?Melissa Schilling, one of the world's leading experts ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

The science behind the traits and quirks that drive creative geniuses to make spectacular breakthroughsWhat really distinguishes the people who literally change the world -- those creative geniuses who give us one breakthrough after another? What differentiates Marie Curie or Elon Musk from the merely creative, the many one-hit wonders among us?Melissa Schilling, one of the world's leading experts
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Minute Six

How High-Performance Teams Navigate the Unknown

by Kevin Fong ...

Narrated by Kevin Fong ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

A unique survival guide for an uncertain world - from Kevin Fong, doctor, expert in major-incident planning and response, NASA physician and writer-presenter of the hit podcast 13 Minutes to the MoonNo plan survives the first five minutes of contact with reality – so how should we prepare for what follows?Kevin Fong has spent his working life in high-risk, high-performance teams – flying as a ... Read more

$25.83 CAD

A unique survival guide for an uncertain world - from Kevin Fong, doctor, expert in major-incident planning and response, NASA physician and writer-presenter of the hit podcast 13 Minutes to the MoonNo plan survives the first five minutes of contact with reality – so how should we prepare for what follows?Kevin Fong has spent his working life in high-risk, high-performance teams – flying as a
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La sed

Una historia antropológica (y personal) de la vida en tierras de lluvia escasa

by Virginia Mendoza ...

Narrated by Isa Puchol ...

Unabridged

10 hours 28 min

Detrás de lo que fuimos, somos y seremos, siempre está la búsqueda del agua.Siempre está la sed«Virginia Mendoza ha escrito un ensayo sobre cómo la escasez de lluvia nos ha influido, no solo a los centro-peninsulares, sino a toda la humanidad; y le ha quedado precioso y de lectura necesaria. Es un texto con el que a... ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

Detrás de lo que fuimos, somos y seremos, siempre está la búsqueda del agua.Siempre está la sed«Virginia Mendoza ha escrito un ensayo sobre cómo la escasez de lluvia nos ha influido, no solo a los centro-peninsulares, sino a toda la humanidad; y le ha quedado precioso y de lectura necesaria. Es un texto con el que a...
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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

$27.47 CAD 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
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The Taking of K-129

How the CIA Used Howard Hughes to Steal a Russian Sub in the Most Daring Covert Operation in History

by Josh Dean ...

Narrated by Neil Hellegers ...

Unabridged

15 hours 47 min

**An incredible true tale of espionage and engineering set at the height of the Cold War—a mix between The Hunt for Red October and Argo—about how the CIA, the U.S. Navy, and America’s most eccentric mogul spent six years and nearly a billion dollars to steal the nuclear-armed Soviet submarine K-129 after it had sunk to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean; all while the Russians were watching.In the ... Read more

$34.00 CAD

**An incredible true tale of espionage and engineering set at the height of the Cold War—a mix between The Hunt for Red October and Argo—about how the CIA, the U.S. Navy, and America’s most eccentric mogul spent six years and nearly a billion dollars to steal the nuclear-armed Soviet submarine K-129 after it had sunk to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean; all while the Russians were watching.In the
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Hybrid & Electric Vehicles

The Future of Eco-Friendly Transportation

by Kenneth Lift ...

Narrated by Thomas Morrison ...

Unabridged

39 min

Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: The Future of Eco-Friendly TransportationStep into the future of eco-friendly transportation with 'Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: The Future of Eco-Friendly Transportation.'This audiobook is your ultimate guide to understanding and embracing the transformative world of hybrid and electric vehicles. As we stand at the crossroads of environmental responsibility and ... Read more

$6.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: The Future of Eco-Friendly TransportationStep into the future of eco-friendly transportation with 'Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: The Future of Eco-Friendly Transportation.'This audiobook is your ultimate guide to understanding and embracing the transformative world of hybrid and electric vehicles. As we stand at the crossroads of environmental responsibility and
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