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Bad Blood

Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

par John Carreyrou ...

Lu par Will Damron ...

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11 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

par Kassia St Clair ...

Lu par Kassia St Clair ...

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8 heure 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... ... En savoir plus

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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

par Camille Fournier ...

Lu par Janet Metzger ...

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10 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

par Allan J. McDonald ...

Lu par Jonathan Yen ...

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26 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

par Ryan North ...

Lu par Ryan North ...

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12 heure 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... ... En savoir plus

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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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The Soul of A New Machine

par Tracy Kidder ...

Lu par Ben Sullivan ...

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9 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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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Leading Effective Engineering Teams

Lessons for Individual Contributors and Managers from 10 Years at Google

par Addy Osmani ...

Lu par Ray Greenley ...

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9 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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 Einstein Effect

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

par Benyamin Cohen ...

Lu par Patrick Lawlor ...

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9 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

par Kevin J. Croft ...

Lu par Nick Dolle ...

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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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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Crossings

How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet

par Ben Goldfarb ...

Lu par Malcolm Hillgartner ...

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11 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

par Ted Kravitz ...

Lu par Ted Kravitz ...

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9 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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'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) -)

par KCM Darius ...

Lu par Fournier-Moreau Yoan ...

Collections Livre audio : 1 - Le moteur thermique (Combustion interne) pour les nuls
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1 heures 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... ... En savoir plus

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⚙️ 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

par Clifford A. Pickover ...

Lu par Steve Menasche ...

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5 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

par Mehran Gul ...

Lu par David Thorpe ...

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12 heure 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, ... En savoir plus

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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

par Andreas Bauernfeind ...

Lu par Helmut Stieglbauer (AI) ...

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1 heures 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

par Fred Haise, Bill Moore ...

Lu par Joe Barrett ...

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7 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

par Katherine Dunn ...

Lu par Laurel Lefkow ...

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11 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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Toyota Standard Work

The Foundation of Kaizen

par Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

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1 heures 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
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Quirky

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

par Melissa A Schilling ...

Lu par Erin Bennett ...

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10 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

par Kevin Fong ...

Lu par Kevin Fong ...

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9 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

$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

par Virginia Mendoza ...

Lu par Isa Puchol ...

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10 heure 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... ... En savoir plus

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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

par HowExpert, Miguel Ferraz ...

Lu par Tom Jaramillo ...

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1 heures 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 ... En savoir plus

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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

par Josh Dean ...

Lu par Neil Hellegers ...

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15 heure 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 ... En savoir plus

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**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

par Kenneth Lift ...

Lu par Thomas Morrison ...

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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 ... En savoir plus

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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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