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Smoke & Mirrors

How Hype Obscures the Future and How to See Past It

par Gemma Milne ...

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10 heure 6 min

'Stop following the news until you've read Gemma Milne's persuasive analysis of the hype and bullshit that distort our understanding of emerging science. As she shows, the starting point to grasping the genuine opportunities of AI, life sciences and climate tech is a healthy dose of critical thinking'David Rowan, founding editor of WIRED UK and author of Non-Bullshit Innovation: Radical Ideas from ... En savoir plus

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'Stop following the news until you've read Gemma Milne's persuasive analysis of the hype and bullshit that distort our understanding of emerging science. As she shows, the starting point to grasping the genuine opportunities of AI, life sciences and climate tech is a healthy dose of critical thinking'David Rowan, founding editor of WIRED UK and author of Non-Bullshit Innovation: Radical Ideas from
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Satellite Communication Systems: Engineering and Operation

par SREEKUMAR V T ...

Lu par Digital Voice Chris G ...

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3 heure 6 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Welcome to "Satellite Communication Systems: Engineering and Operation," a comprehensive exploration into the intricate world of satellite communication. In an era where connectivity knows no bounds, satellites play a pivotal role in bridging distances, connecting communities, and facilitating a myriad of applications that shape our interconnected ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Welcome to "Satellite Communication Systems: Engineering and Operation," a comprehensive exploration into the intricate world of satellite communication. In an era where connectivity knows no bounds, satellites play a pivotal role in bridging distances, connecting communities, and facilitating a myriad of applications that shape our interconnected
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Joseph Bazalgette

A Life from Beginning to End

par Hourly History ...

Lu par Mike Nelson ...

Collections series Biographies of Engineers
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1 heures 9 min

Sir Joseph Bazalgette was a visionary engineer, a master city planner, and a pioneer of public health whose work transformed Victorian London. Best known for designing London's sewer network, he played a crucial role in eliminating deadly epidemics and turning the polluted River Thames into one of the cleanest urban waterways in the world. His remarkable achievements not only saved countless lives ... En savoir plus

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Sir Joseph Bazalgette was a visionary engineer, a master city planner, and a pioneer of public health whose work transformed Victorian London. Best known for designing London's sewer network, he played a crucial role in eliminating deadly epidemics and turning the polluted River Thames into one of the cleanest urban waterways in the world. His remarkable achievements not only saved countless lives
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iBauhaus

The iPhone as the Embodiment of Bauhaus Ideals and Design

par Nicholas Fox Weber ...

Lu par Edoardo Ballerini ...

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5 heure 46 min

A rich, wide-ranging meditation on the iPhone as direct descendant of the 1930s Bauhaus, one of the twentieth century's most influential schools of art and design (summed up in Mies van der Rohe's dictum, "less is more") whose principle aim was to connect art and industry. From one of the leading authorities on the Bauhaus and modernism.Nicholas Fox Weber, in this deft, entertaining, and brilliant ... En savoir plus

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A rich, wide-ranging meditation on the iPhone as direct descendant of the 1930s Bauhaus, one of the twentieth century's most influential schools of art and design (summed up in Mies van der Rohe's dictum, "less is more") whose principle aim was to connect art and industry. From one of the leading authorities on the Bauhaus and modernism.Nicholas Fox Weber, in this deft, entertaining, and brilliant
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Penetrant Testing: Principles, Techniques, Applications and Interview Q&A

par Chetan Singh ...

Lu par Digital Voice Parag G ...

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4 heure 24 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Penetrant Testing: Principles, Techniques, Applications and Interview Q&A with Experts" is a comprehensive guide that provides a detailed overview of the principles, techniques, and applications of liquid penetrant inspection (LPI) or dye penetrant testing (DPT) for detecting surface-breaking defects in materials.In addition to covering the fundamental ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Penetrant Testing: Principles, Techniques, Applications and Interview Q&A with Experts" is a comprehensive guide that provides a detailed overview of the principles, techniques, and applications of liquid penetrant inspection (LPI) or dye penetrant testing (DPT) for detecting surface-breaking defects in materials.In addition to covering the fundamental
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Remediation of the Land, Air, and Water

par Dr. Christina Rahm ...

Lu par Katie Caruso ...

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3 heure 26 min

Industrial civilization has contributed significant pollution in the land, air, and water, all of which impact human survival. As a scientist in this field, Dr. Christina Rahm dedicated her career to researching and implementing strategies to protect our planet’s precious resources while promoting human health and wellbeing. She hopes to raise awareness about the disastrous impact of harmful ... En savoir plus

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Industrial civilization has contributed significant pollution in the land, air, and water, all of which impact human survival. As a scientist in this field, Dr. Christina Rahm dedicated her career to researching and implementing strategies to protect our planet’s precious resources while promoting human health and wellbeing. She hopes to raise awareness about the disastrous impact of harmful
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Titanic: SOS: Me uppoamme!

par Maailman historia, Maailman historia ...

Lu par Pertti Huuskonen ...

Collections series Historian käännekohtia
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1 heures 44 min

Titanicin kohtalonhetket.On vuosi 1912 ja White Star Line-varustamon ylpeydenaihe, ihmeellinen RMS Titanic lähtee neitsytmatkalleen kohti New Yorkia. Uppoamattomaksi kehuttu, maailman merien ylellisin alus kantaa mukanaan ihmisiä ja unelmia, ja ilmassa on kuin taikaa. Onhan Titanic jotain sellaista, mitä ei ole ennen nähty.Pian haaveiden merimatkasta tulee kuitenkin painajainen. Titanic törmää ... En savoir plus

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Titanicin kohtalonhetket.On vuosi 1912 ja White Star Line-varustamon ylpeydenaihe, ihmeellinen RMS Titanic lähtee neitsytmatkalleen kohti New Yorkia. Uppoamattomaksi kehuttu, maailman merien ylellisin alus kantaa mukanaan ihmisiä ja unelmia, ja ilmassa on kuin taikaa. Onhan Titanic jotain sellaista, mitä ei ole ennen nähty.Pian haaveiden merimatkasta tulee kuitenkin painajainen. Titanic törmää
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Quick Quirks Quiz Book, The - Science & Technology Edition

Test your knowledge with 28 true tales of discoveries that changed our lives. Can you match each inventor to their invention after hearing the story behind it?

par Janet Spencer ...

Lu par Digital Voice James 11Labs A I E ...

Collections Livre audio : 1 - Quick Quirk Quiz Books
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1 heures 11 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Test your knowledge of the things that make our lives easier in these 28 true tales behind researchers and their discoveries. Can you match the inventors to their inventions after hearing the story behind their development?Test yourself with this sample question:A DEADLY WEAPON: Henry was born in 1761 in Britain. At the age of 18, he joined the army ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Test your knowledge of the things that make our lives easier in these 28 true tales behind researchers and their discoveries. Can you match the inventors to their inventions after hearing the story behind their development?Test yourself with this sample question:A DEADLY WEAPON: Henry was born in 1761 in Britain. At the age of 18, he joined the army
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EcoShift: Engineering Cleaner Transit Systems

par Gavin T. Railton ...

Lu par Digital Voice Martin G ...

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4 heure 43 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Transportation systems stand at a critical environmental crossroads. As climate change accelerates and urban air quality deteriorates, our mobility networks face unprecedented scrutiny. "EcoShift: Engineering Cleaner Transit Systems" tackles the urgent challenge of transforming how people and goods move across our planet while minimizing ecological ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Transportation systems stand at a critical environmental crossroads. As climate change accelerates and urban air quality deteriorates, our mobility networks face unprecedented scrutiny. "EcoShift: Engineering Cleaner Transit Systems" tackles the urgent challenge of transforming how people and goods move across our planet while minimizing ecological
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Draining New Orleans

The 300-Year Quest to Dewater the Crescent City

par Richard Campanella ...

Lu par Chris Abernathy ...

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13 heure 11 min

In Draining New Orleans, renowned geographer Richard Campanella recounts the epic challenges and ingenious efforts to dewater the Crescent City. With forays into geography, public health, engineering, architecture, politics, sociology, race relations, and disaster response, he chronicles the herculean attempts to "reclaim" the city's swamps and marshes and install subsurface drainage for massive ... En savoir plus

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In Draining New Orleans, renowned geographer Richard Campanella recounts the epic challenges and ingenious efforts to dewater the Crescent City. With forays into geography, public health, engineering, architecture, politics, sociology, race relations, and disaster response, he chronicles the herculean attempts to "reclaim" the city's swamps and marshes and install subsurface drainage for massive
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Subscribed

Why the Subscription Model Will Be Your Company's Future - and What to Do About It

par Tien Tzuo, Gabe Weisert ...

Lu par Tien Tzuo, Dan Woren ...

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7 heure 41 min

Companies like Netflix, Spotify, and Salesforce are just the tip of the iceberg for the subscription model. The real transformation--and the real opportunity--is just beginning.Subscription companies are growing nine times faster than the S&P 500. Why? Because unlike product companies, subscription companies know their customers. A happy subscriber base is the ultimate economic moat.Today's ... En savoir plus

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Companies like Netflix, Spotify, and Salesforce are just the tip of the iceberg for the subscription model. The real transformation--and the real opportunity--is just beginning.Subscription companies are growing nine times faster than the S&P 500. Why? Because unlike product companies, subscription companies know their customers. A happy subscriber base is the ultimate economic moat.Today's
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Concise History of the Roman Aqueducts, A: The Engineering Marvel That Built a Civilization

par Daniel Kessler ...

Lu par Daniel Kessler ...

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1 heures 47 min

Uncover the ancient Roman engineering and political history that transformed a thirsty city into an unstoppable empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical deep dive reveals how running water became a weapon of power, health, and imperial identity.Whether you are fueling your deep focus or relaxing into an epic narrative, you will journey from early republican construction to ... En savoir plus

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Uncover the ancient Roman engineering and political history that transformed a thirsty city into an unstoppable empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical deep dive reveals how running water became a weapon of power, health, and imperial identity.Whether you are fueling your deep focus or relaxing into an epic narrative, you will journey from early republican construction to
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Merging Motion: The Science of Seamless Transportation

par Gavin T. Railton ...

Lu par Digital Voice Martin G ...

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4 heure 27 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Merging Motion: The Science of Seamless Transportation is a deep dive into the future of mobility, where technology, infrastructure, and human behavior converge to create an integrated transportation system. As cities become more crowded and the demand for efficient travel grows, the need for seamless multimodal transportation has never been greater. ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Merging Motion: The Science of Seamless Transportation is a deep dive into the future of mobility, where technology, infrastructure, and human behavior converge to create an integrated transportation system. As cities become more crowded and the demand for efficient travel grows, the need for seamless multimodal transportation has never been greater.
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Brief History of Recorded Sound, A: How We Learned to Capture a Voice

par Michael Bradshaw ...

Lu par Michael Bradshaw ...

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1 heures 51 min

Explore the awe-inspiring history of sound technology that turned vanishing echoes into immortal digital audio archives. Perfect for an immersive commute or a deep-focus listening session, this intellectually stimulating narrative takes you from the resonating acoustics of ancient cathedrals to the modern marvels of the digital music industry.Whether you are an audiophile craving a deep dive into ... En savoir plus

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Explore the awe-inspiring history of sound technology that turned vanishing echoes into immortal digital audio archives. Perfect for an immersive commute or a deep-focus listening session, this intellectually stimulating narrative takes you from the resonating acoustics of ancient cathedrals to the modern marvels of the digital music industry.Whether you are an audiophile craving a deep dive into
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Motoren verstehen - Die neue Antriebswelt

Verbrenner, Elektro, Brennstoffzelle: Funktionsweise & Vergleich.

par Richard Deskfield ...

Lu par Algenib (AI) ...

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52 min

Die Zukunft der Mobilität fasziniert Sie? Entdecken Sie mit diesem Hörbuch die gesamte Antriebswelt! Von der Verbrennungsmotor Funktionsweise bis zur Elektromobilität verstehen Sie alle Antriebskonzepte. Erfahren Sie alles über Brennstoffzelle Wasserstoff, Ladezeiten Elektrofahrzeuge und den Energieverbrauch Fahrzeuge. Dieses Hörbuch bietet Ihnen einen fundierten Technischen Vergleich der Motoren ... En savoir plus

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Die Zukunft der Mobilität fasziniert Sie? Entdecken Sie mit diesem Hörbuch die gesamte Antriebswelt! Von der Verbrennungsmotor Funktionsweise bis zur Elektromobilität verstehen Sie alle Antriebskonzepte. Erfahren Sie alles über Brennstoffzelle Wasserstoff, Ladezeiten Elektrofahrzeuge und den Energieverbrauch Fahrzeuge. Dieses Hörbuch bietet Ihnen einen fundierten Technischen Vergleich der Motoren
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Roadkill

Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars

par Arthur Kay, Henrietta Moore ...

Lu par Beth Parry ...

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5 heure 57 min

Roadkill: Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars, by Professor Henrietta Moore and Arthur Kay, explores the philosophical implications of car culture, as well as the practical impacts it has on your money, your taxes, your neighborhood, your planet, your health, and your happiness.While the car has been marketed as a symbol of "freedom", the authors convincingly argue that it ... En savoir plus

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Roadkill: Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars, by Professor Henrietta Moore and Arthur Kay, explores the philosophical implications of car culture, as well as the practical impacts it has on your money, your taxes, your neighborhood, your planet, your health, and your happiness.While the car has been marketed as a symbol of "freedom", the authors convincingly argue that it
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Los innovadores

Los genios que inventaron el futuro

par Walter Isaacson ...

Lu par Edson Matus ...

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19 heure 16 min

En una era que busca fomentar la innovación, la creatividad y el trabajo en equipo, Los innovadores es la obra que mejor muestra cómo se producen.Tras su extraordinaria biografía de Steve Jobs, el nuevo libro de Walter Isaacson cuenta la fascinante historia de las personas que inventaron el ordenador e internet; Los innovadores está destinado a convertirse en la historia definitiva de la ... En savoir plus

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En una era que busca fomentar la innovación, la creatividad y el trabajo en equipo, Los innovadores es la obra que mejor muestra cómo se producen.Tras su extraordinaria biografía de Steve Jobs, el nuevo libro de Walter Isaacson cuenta la fascinante historia de las personas que inventaron el ordenador e internet; Los innovadores está destinado a convertirse en la historia definitiva de la
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Cradle to Cradle

Remaking the Way We Make Things

par Michael Braungart, William McDonough ...

Lu par Stephen Hoye ...

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5 heure 19 min

"Reduce, reuse, recycle," urge environmentalists; in other words, do more with less in order to minimize damage. As William McDonough and Michael Braungart argue in their provocative, visionary book, however, this approach perpetuates a one-way, "cradle to grave" manufacturing model that dates to the Industrial Revolution and casts off as much as 90 percent of the materials it uses as waste, much ... En savoir plus

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"Reduce, reuse, recycle," urge environmentalists; in other words, do more with less in order to minimize damage. As William McDonough and Michael Braungart argue in their provocative, visionary book, however, this approach perpetuates a one-way, "cradle to grave" manufacturing model that dates to the Industrial Revolution and casts off as much as 90 percent of the materials it uses as waste, much
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Driven

The Race to Create the Autonomous Car

par Alex Davies ...

Lu par Tristan Morris ...

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9 heure 42 min

Alex Davies tells the “illuminating and important narrative” (Steven Levy, author of Facebook: The Inside Story) of the quest to develop driverless cars—and the fierce competition between Google, Uber, and other companies in a race to revolutionize our lives.The self-driving car has been one of the most vaunted technological breakthroughs of recent years. But early promises that these autonomous ... En savoir plus

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Alex Davies tells the “illuminating and important narrative” (Steven Levy, author of Facebook: The Inside Story) of the quest to develop driverless cars—and the fierce competition between Google, Uber, and other companies in a race to revolutionize our lives.The self-driving car has been one of the most vaunted technological breakthroughs of recent years. But early promises that these autonomous
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Power Failure

The Rise and Fall of an American Icon

par William D. Cohan ...

Lu par Eric Jason Martin ...

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28 heure 17 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker Best Books of 2022 • Financial Times Best Books of 2022 • The Economist Best Books of 2022The dramatic rise—and unimaginable fall—of America's most iconic corporation by New York Times bestselling author and pre-eminent financial journalist William D. Cohan**No company embodied American ingenuity, innovation, and industrial power more spectacularly and ... En savoir plus

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker Best Books of 2022 • Financial Times Best Books of 2022 • The Economist Best Books of 2022The dramatic rise—and unimaginable fall—of America's most iconic corporation by New York Times bestselling author and pre-eminent financial journalist William D. Cohan**No company embodied American ingenuity, innovation, and industrial power more spectacularly and
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Junkyard Planet

Travels in the Billion-Dollar Trash Trade

par Adam Minter ...

Lu par William Elsman ...

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12 heure 9 min

Bloomsbury presents Junkyard Planet by Adam Minter, read by William Elsman.When you drop your Diet Coke can or yesterday’s newspaper in the recycling bin, where does it go? Probably halfway around the world, to people and places that clean up what you don’t want and turn it into something you can’t wait to buy. In Junkyard Planet, Adam Minter—veteran journalist and son of an American junkyard ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents Junkyard Planet by Adam Minter, read by William Elsman.When you drop your Diet Coke can or yesterday’s newspaper in the recycling bin, where does it go? Probably halfway around the world, to people and places that clean up what you don’t want and turn it into something you can’t wait to buy. In Junkyard Planet, Adam Minter—veteran journalist and son of an American junkyard
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Brief History of the Washing Machine, A: The Invention That Freed Millions

par Helen Marlowe ...

Lu par Helen Marlowe ...

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2 heure 11 min

Discover how a humble household appliance sparked a quiet revolution in domestic labor and women's rights worldwide. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this fascinating historical exploration transforms a mundane chore into an epic tale of industrialization and social upheaval. Journey away from the backbreaking reality of pre-industrial riversides and into the gears of modern innovation ... En savoir plus

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Discover how a humble household appliance sparked a quiet revolution in domestic labor and women's rights worldwide. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this fascinating historical exploration transforms a mundane chore into an epic tale of industrialization and social upheaval. Journey away from the backbreaking reality of pre-industrial riversides and into the gears of modern innovation
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Brave New Health: AI and the Future of Medicine

par Daniel D. Lee ...

Lu par Digital Voice Mike G ...

Collections series Code and Compassion
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6 heure 28 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Brave New Health: AI and the Future of Medicine" explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The book delves into AI’s integration across various medical domains, beginning with foundational concepts and historical perspectives that trace AI's evolution within the healthcare sector. It highlights how AI enhances patient ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Brave New Health: AI and the Future of Medicine" explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The book delves into AI’s integration across various medical domains, beginning with foundational concepts and historical perspectives that trace AI's evolution within the healthcare sector. It highlights how AI enhances patient
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Electric Universe

How Electricity Switched on the Modern World

par David Bodanis ...

Lu par Adam Levy ...

Version Abrégée

4 heure 30 min

The bestselling author of E=mc2 weaves tales of romance, divine inspiration, and fraud through an account of the invisible force that permeates our universe—electricity—and introduces us to the virtuoso scientists who plumbed its secrets.For centuries, electricity was seen as little more than a curious property of certain substances that sparked when rubbed. Then, in the 1790s, Alessandro Volta ... En savoir plus

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The bestselling author of E=mc2 weaves tales of romance, divine inspiration, and fraud through an account of the invisible force that permeates our universe—electricity—and introduces us to the virtuoso scientists who plumbed its secrets.For centuries, electricity was seen as little more than a curious property of certain substances that sparked when rubbed. Then, in the 1790s, Alessandro Volta
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