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Superbloom

How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart

by Nicholas Carr ...

Narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

From the author of The Shallows**, a bracing exploration of how social media has warped our sense of self and society.**From the telegraph and telephone in the 1800s to the internet and social media in our own day, the public has welcomed new communication systems. Whenever people gain more power to share information, the assumption goes, society prospers. Superbloom tells a startlingly different ... Read more

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From the author of The Shallows**, a bracing exploration of how social media has warped our sense of self and society.**From the telegraph and telephone in the 1800s to the internet and social media in our own day, the public has welcomed new communication systems. Whenever people gain more power to share information, the assumption goes, society prospers. Superbloom tells a startlingly different
... Read more
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Digitally Invisible

How the Internet Is Creating the New Underclass

by Nicol Turner Lee ...

Narrated by Rachel Handshaw ...

Unabridged

9 hours 34 min

Bloomsbury presents Digitally Invisible by Nicol Turner Lee, read by Rachel Handshaw.Billions of people around the world lack internet access. No one cared until the whole world had to go online.President Joe Biden has repeatedly said that the United States would close the digital divide under his leadership. However, the divide still affects people and communities across the country. The complex ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Digitally Invisible by Nicol Turner Lee, read by Rachel Handshaw.Billions of people around the world lack internet access. No one cared until the whole world had to go online.President Joe Biden has repeatedly said that the United States would close the digital divide under his leadership. However, the divide still affects people and communities across the country. The complex
... Read more
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The Hollywood Studios

House Style in the Golden Age of the Movies

by Ethan Mordden ...

Narrated by Barrett Whitener ...

Unabridged

12 hours 27 min

Hollywood in the years between 1929 and 1948 was a town of moviemaking empires. The great studios were estates of talent: sprawling, dense, diverse. It was the Golden Age of the Movies, and each studio made its distinctive contribution. But how did the studios, “growing up” in the same time and place, develop so differently? What combinations of talents and temperaments gave them their signature ... Read more

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Hollywood in the years between 1929 and 1948 was a town of moviemaking empires. The great studios were estates of talent: sprawling, dense, diverse. It was the Golden Age of the Movies, and each studio made its distinctive contribution. But how did the studios, “growing up” in the same time and place, develop so differently? What combinations of talents and temperaments gave them their signature
... Read more
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Intelligence in War

Knowledge of the Enemy from Napoleon to Al-Qaeda

by John Keegan ...

Narrated by Simon Prebble ...

Abridged

9 hours 11 min

In fiction, the spy is a glamorous figure whose secrets make or break peace, but, historically, has intelligence really been a vital step to military victories? In this breakthrough study, the preeminent war historian John Keegan goes to the heart of a series of important conflicts to develop a powerful argument about military intelligence.In his characteristically wry and perceptive prose, Keegan ... Read more

$16.95 USD

In fiction, the spy is a glamorous figure whose secrets make or break peace, but, historically, has intelligence really been a vital step to military victories? In this breakthrough study, the preeminent war historian John Keegan goes to the heart of a series of important conflicts to develop a powerful argument about military intelligence.In his characteristically wry and perceptive prose, Keegan
... Read more
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How Software Defined Networking (SDN) Is Going to Change Your World Forever

The Revolution in Network Design and How It Affects You

by Dr. Jim Anderson ...

Narrated by Dr. Jim Anderson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 20 min

The legacy networks that are typically in use by organizations today have an infrastructure that is typically a mix of multiple vendor solutions, platforms and protocol solutions. This makes the ultimate goal of creating an integrated network ecosystem a difficult if not impossible process for many organizations.The arrival of Software Defined Networking (SDN) is an approach to building networks ... Read more

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The legacy networks that are typically in use by organizations today have an infrastructure that is typically a mix of multiple vendor solutions, platforms and protocol solutions. This makes the ultimate goal of creating an integrated network ecosystem a difficult if not impossible process for many organizations.The arrival of Software Defined Networking (SDN) is an approach to building networks
... Read more
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Influence Empire

The critically acclaimed and timely story of Tencent and China's tech ambition

by Lulu Yilun Chen ...

Narrated by Richard Burnip, Lulu Yilun Chen ...

Unabridged

9 hours 9 min

The insider story of Tencent, the Chinese tech giant behind WeChat: perfect for fans of Chip War and House of Huawei**SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEARA TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEARA NEW YORK TIMES BEST BUSINESS BOOK'A fascinating study of the tech giant and its symbiotic relationship with the Chinese government' - GuardianA remarkably relevant and timely account in ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The insider story of Tencent, the Chinese tech giant behind WeChat: perfect for fans of Chip War and House of Huawei**SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEARA TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEARA NEW YORK TIMES BEST BUSINESS BOOK'A fascinating study of the tech giant and its symbiotic relationship with the Chinese government' - GuardianA remarkably relevant and timely account in
... Read more
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Social Engineering for Beginners

Manipulating Minds, Securing Systems

by Brandon Scott ...

Narrated by Brandon Scott ...

Unabridged

3 hours 18 min

"Social Engineering: Manipulating Minds, Securing Systems" dives deep into the shadowy world of psychological manipulation and digital deceit, where human psychology meets cutting-edge technology. This compelling book offers a riveting exploration of social engineering tactics, from classic con artistry to the sophisticated cyber scams that threaten personal and organizational security in the ... Read more

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"Social Engineering: Manipulating Minds, Securing Systems" dives deep into the shadowy world of psychological manipulation and digital deceit, where human psychology meets cutting-edge technology. This compelling book offers a riveting exploration of social engineering tactics, from classic con artistry to the sophisticated cyber scams that threaten personal and organizational security in the
... Read more
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Mr. Lincoln's T-Mails

How Abraham Lincoln Used the Telegraph to Win the Civil War

by Tom Wheeler ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Unabridged

6 hours 42 min

The Civil War was the first "modern war." Because of the rapid changes in American society, Abraham Lincoln became president of a divided United States during a period of technological and social revolution. Among the many modern marvels that gave the North an advantage was the telegraph, which Lincoln used to stay connected to the forces in the field in almost real time.No leader in history had ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The Civil War was the first "modern war." Because of the rapid changes in American society, Abraham Lincoln became president of a divided United States during a period of technological and social revolution. Among the many modern marvels that gave the North an advantage was the telegraph, which Lincoln used to stay connected to the forces in the field in almost real time.No leader in history had
... Read more
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Cutting the Cord

The Cell Phone Has Transformed Humanity

by Martin Cooper ...

Narrated by Traber Burns ...

Unabridged

8 hours 48 min

One of Time Magazine’s Top 100 Inventors in History shares an insider’s story of the cellphone, how it changed the world—and a view of where it’s headed.While at Motorola in the 1970s, wireless communications pioneer Martin Cooper invented the first handheld mobile phone. But the cellphone as we know it today almost didn’t happen. Now, in Cutting the Cord, Cooper takes listeners inside the ... Read more

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One of Time Magazine’s Top 100 Inventors in History shares an insider’s story of the cellphone, how it changed the world—and a view of where it’s headed.While at Motorola in the 1970s, wireless communications pioneer Martin Cooper invented the first handheld mobile phone. But the cellphone as we know it today almost didn’t happen. Now, in Cutting the Cord, Cooper takes listeners inside the
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From Telegraph to Telephone

The Evolution of Global Communication

by Conrad Riker ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Series Audiobook box set - redpilled rational (satire)
Unabridged

2 hours 43 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Why did instant communication demand ruthless logic—and why did women fail to keep up?How did a single telegram trigger wars that killed millions… and made empires?What secrets did men weaponize in Morse code to conquer nations—and should you?- Expose why “emotional” communication styles sabotage leadership.- Learn why 92% of telegraph operators were ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Why did instant communication demand ruthless logic—and why did women fail to keep up?How did a single telegram trigger wars that killed millions… and made empires?What secrets did men weaponize in Morse code to conquer nations—and should you?- Expose why “emotional” communication styles sabotage leadership.- Learn why 92% of telegraph operators were
... Read more
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Digital Signals: Navigating the Spectrum of Radio Technology

by SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Chris G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 43 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Book Description: Digital Signals: Navigating the Spectrum of Radio TechnologyEmbark on a captivating journey through the intricate web of waves that define our modern communication landscape with "Digital Signals: Navigating the Spectrum of Radio Technology." This enlightening book serves as your comprehensive guide to the evolving world of radio ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Book Description: Digital Signals: Navigating the Spectrum of Radio TechnologyEmbark on a captivating journey through the intricate web of waves that define our modern communication landscape with "Digital Signals: Navigating the Spectrum of Radio Technology." This enlightening book serves as your comprehensive guide to the evolving world of radio
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Die Geschichte der Glasfasertechnik: Von frühen Experimenten mit Licht zum verborgenen Netz, das die moderne Welt verbindet

by Vincent Dreher ...

Narrated by Vincent Dreher ...

Unabridged

2 hours 15 min

Diese fesselnde Wissenschaftsgeschichte zeigt, wie Forscher reines Licht bändigten, um die digitale Welt zu erschaffen. Ideal für das konzentrierte Lernen beim Pendeln oder den abendlichen Spaziergang, verwandelt dieses packende Sachbuch komplexe Physik in ein bildhaftes Abenteuer. Lass dich von der Faszination für das unsichtbare Nervensystem aus Glas mitreißen, das unseren gesamten modernen ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Diese fesselnde Wissenschaftsgeschichte zeigt, wie Forscher reines Licht bändigten, um die digitale Welt zu erschaffen. Ideal für das konzentrierte Lernen beim Pendeln oder den abendlichen Spaziergang, verwandelt dieses packende Sachbuch komplexe Physik in ein bildhaftes Abenteuer. Lass dich von der Faszination für das unsichtbare Nervensystem aus Glas mitreißen, das unseren gesamten modernen
... Read more
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The Telephone

A New History

by James Gleick ...

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini ...

Unabridged

14 hours 6 min

From the bestselling author of Chaos and The Information, a sweeping history of the instrument that created modern life.This program is read by award-winning narrator Edoardo Ballerini, called "a master in his field" (The New York Times) and "in a class by himself" (Oprah Daily).In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell spoke the words “Mr. Watson—come here—I want to see you” into a contraption he called the ... Read more

$32.99 USD

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From the bestselling author of Chaos and The Information, a sweeping history of the instrument that created modern life.This program is read by award-winning narrator Edoardo Ballerini, called "a master in his field" (The New York Times) and "in a class by himself" (Oprah Daily).In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell spoke the words “Mr. Watson—come here—I want to see you” into a contraption he called the
... Read more
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Cool Gadgets, Devices, Contraptions, And Tools

Ingenious Innovations Unleashed!

by Owen Jones ...

Unabridged

1 hour 26 min

Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of ingenious gadgets and cutting-edge devices with Cool Gadgets, Devices, Contraptions, and Tools As a gadget enthusiast, the allure of innovative technology is a constant source of fascination and excitement. This book serves as a guide to the latest and most intriguing gadgets, offering insights into their functionality, applications, and the impact ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of ingenious gadgets and cutting-edge devices with Cool Gadgets, Devices, Contraptions, and Tools As a gadget enthusiast, the allure of innovative technology is a constant source of fascination and excitement. This book serves as a guide to the latest and most intriguing gadgets, offering insights into their functionality, applications, and the impact
... Read more
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HAM Secrets: Transform Your License Journey with Simple Strategies

"Achieve HAM licensing success effortlessly! Dive into powerful audio lessons that make learning enjoyable and effective."

by Orson Wrenwood ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 17 min

Unlock Your Potential: Transform Your License Journey with Simple StrategiesAre you ready to advance your career and solidify your expertise by passing the License Exam in 2024-2025?Searching for a complete guide that encompasses everything you need to succeed in the License Exam for 2024-2025?Your quest ends here!This guide is your ultimate resource for enhancing your knowledge, honing your... ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock Your Potential: Transform Your License Journey with Simple StrategiesAre you ready to advance your career and solidify your expertise by passing the License Exam in 2024-2025?Searching for a complete guide that encompasses everything you need to succeed in the License Exam for 2024-2025?Your quest ends here!This guide is your ultimate resource for enhancing your knowledge, honing your...
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Satellite Networking Essentials: Building Blocks for Modern Communication

by SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Satellite Networking Essentials: Building Blocks for Modern Communication" is a comprehensive guide that provides readers with a foundational understanding of satellite networking principles, technologies, and applications. This authoritative book serves as an essential resource for students, engineers, researchers, and professionals seeking to ... Read more

$2.75 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Satellite Networking Essentials: Building Blocks for Modern Communication" is a comprehensive guide that provides readers with a foundational understanding of satellite networking principles, technologies, and applications. This authoritative book serves as an essential resource for students, engineers, researchers, and professionals seeking to
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Open RAN

The Definitive Guide

Narrated by Brian Troxell ...

Unabridged

10 hours 35 min

In Open RAN: The Definitive Guide, a team of distinguished industry leaders deliver an authoritative guide to all four principles of the Open RAN vision: openness, virtualization, intelligence, and interoperability. Written by the industry experts currently defining the specifications, building the systems, and testing and deploying the networks, the book covers O-RAN architecture, the fronthaul ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Open RAN: The Definitive Guide, a team of distinguished industry leaders deliver an authoritative guide to all four principles of the Open RAN vision: openness, virtualization, intelligence, and interoperability. Written by the industry experts currently defining the specifications, building the systems, and testing and deploying the networks, the book covers O-RAN architecture, the fronthaul
... Read more
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Dreaming Big

My Journey To Connect India

by Sam Pitroda, David Chanoff ...

Narrated by P. Mathai Abraham ...

Unabridged

15 hours 5 min

A young man from Titilagarh, Orissa, buoyed by nothing but dreams, boards a boat to America in 1964. There, in the land of opportunity, Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda strikes gold in the burgeoning tech space to become the American millionaire Sam Pitroda. Armed with global patents and a vision supported by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, he vows to return home and fix India’s telephone troubles.Sam ... Read more

$25.00 USD

A young man from Titilagarh, Orissa, buoyed by nothing but dreams, boards a boat to America in 1964. There, in the land of opportunity, Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda strikes gold in the burgeoning tech space to become the American millionaire Sam Pitroda. Armed with global patents and a vision supported by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, he vows to return home and fix India’s telephone troubles.Sam
... Read more
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Who Killed Hollywood?

And Put the Tarnish on Tinseltown

by Peter Bart ...

Narrated by Edward Lewis ...

Unabridged

11 hours 54 min

In this passionate love-hate letter to the film industry, Peter Bart pulls together his best columns from Variety and GQ, outlining in detail the history and inner workings of Hollywood. In story after story, Bart shows how the major studios have diverted their energies away from production of the shrewdly crafted pictures that once made the industry powerful. There are only a handful of salable ... Read more

$22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this passionate love-hate letter to the film industry, Peter Bart pulls together his best columns from Variety and GQ, outlining in detail the history and inner workings of Hollywood. In story after story, Bart shows how the major studios have diverted their energies away from production of the shrewdly crafted pictures that once made the industry powerful. There are only a handful of salable
... Read more
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Intelligence in War

Knowledge of the Enemy from Napoleon to Al-Qaeda

by John Keegan ...

Narrated by Simon Prebble ...

Abridged

9 hours 11 min

In fiction, the spy is a glamorous figure whose secrets make or break peace, but, historically, has intelligence really been a vital step to military victories? In this breakthrough study, the preeminent war historian John Keegan goes to the heart of a series of important conflicts to develop a powerful argument about military intelligence.In his characteristically wry and perceptive prose, Keegan ... Read more

$16.95 USD

In fiction, the spy is a glamorous figure whose secrets make or break peace, but, historically, has intelligence really been a vital step to military victories? In this breakthrough study, the preeminent war historian John Keegan goes to the heart of a series of important conflicts to develop a powerful argument about military intelligence.In his characteristically wry and perceptive prose, Keegan
... Read more
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Radio Engineer's Handbook, The: A Comprehensive Reference Guide

by SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 51 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."The Radio Engineer's Handbook: A Comprehensive Reference Guide" is a definitive and indispensable resource that encapsulates the depth and breadth of knowledge essential for professionals, enthusiasts, and students in the field of radio engineering. Authored by seasoned experts and industry leaders, this book serves as a beacon, guiding readers ... Read more

$2.55 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."The Radio Engineer's Handbook: A Comprehensive Reference Guide" is a definitive and indispensable resource that encapsulates the depth and breadth of knowledge essential for professionals, enthusiasts, and students in the field of radio engineering. Authored by seasoned experts and industry leaders, this book serves as a beacon, guiding readers
... Read more
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Amplify Your SW Radio Skills: Proven Methods for Better Reception

by SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 20 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Amplify Your SW Radio Skills: Proven Methods for Better Reception" is a comprehensive guide that unlocks the secrets to enhancing your shortwave radio listening experience. Whether you're a novice enthusiast or a seasoned SW radio user, this book offers valuable insights, practical techniques, and proven strategies to take your reception capabilities ... Read more

$5.31 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Amplify Your SW Radio Skills: Proven Methods for Better Reception" is a comprehensive guide that unlocks the secrets to enhancing your shortwave radio listening experience. Whether you're a novice enthusiast or a seasoned SW radio user, this book offers valuable insights, practical techniques, and proven strategies to take your reception capabilities
... Read more
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Digital Pilgrims

Towards a Quantum Humanity

by Adrián Sicilia ...

Narrated by Jennifer Moule ...

Unabridged

4 hours 41 min

The present has the texture of the future. Hyper-digitalization has made all questions outdated, especially: what are we going to do? For decades, we have been inhabiting and moving within the Digital Environment. Today, the unavoidable question is: what and who are we going to be?Digital Pilgrims proposes novel and urgent debates for a society that has been digitalizing itself for over fifty ... Read more

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The present has the texture of the future. Hyper-digitalization has made all questions outdated, especially: what are we going to do? For decades, we have been inhabiting and moving within the Digital Environment. Today, the unavoidable question is: what and who are we going to be?Digital Pilgrims proposes novel and urgent debates for a society that has been digitalizing itself for over fifty
... Read more
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Lightning Beneath the Sea

The Race to Wire the World and the Dawn of the Information Age

by James M. Tabor ...

Narrated by Lyle Blaker ...

Unabridged

11 hours 15 min

The thrilling story of the nineteenth century's moonshot: An Atlantic-spanning telegraph cable that created the global village and changed the world.In 1854, the American entrepreneur Cyrus Field set out to lay a 2,000-mile telegraph cable across the Atlantic. Nothing like it had ever been attempted, and Field knew nothing about electricity, telegraphy, ships, or oceans. But he believed that ... Read more

$25.99 USD

The thrilling story of the nineteenth century's moonshot: An Atlantic-spanning telegraph cable that created the global village and changed the world.In 1854, the American entrepreneur Cyrus Field set out to lay a 2,000-mile telegraph cable across the Atlantic. Nothing like it had ever been attempted, and Field knew nothing about electricity, telegraphy, ships, or oceans. But he believed that
... Read more

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