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Countdown to Zero Day

Stuxnet and the Launch of the World's First Digital Weapon

by Kim Zetter ...

Narrated by Joe Ochman ...

Unabridged

13 hours

A top cybersecurity journalist tells the story behind the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how its existence has ushered in a new age of warfare—one in which a digital attack can have the same destructive capability as a megaton bomb.“Immensely enjoyable . . . Zetter turns a complicated and technical cyber story into an engrossing whodunit.”—The Washington PostThe virus now ... Read more

$22.50 USD

A top cybersecurity journalist tells the story behind the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how its existence has ushered in a new age of warfare—one in which a digital attack can have the same destructive capability as a megaton bomb.“Immensely enjoyable . . . Zetter turns a complicated and technical cyber story into an engrossing whodunit.”—The Washington PostThe virus now
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Arsenals of Folly

The Making of the Nuclear Arms Race

by Richard Rhodes ...

Narrated by Robertson Dean ...

Unabridged

14 hours 12 min

From the Pulitzer Prize—winning author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb: the story of the entire postwar superpower arms race, climaxing during the Reagan-Gorbachev decade when the United States and the Soviet Union camewithin scant hours of nuclear war–and then nearly agreed to abolish nuclear weapons.In a narrative that moves like a thriller, Rhodes sheds light on the Reagan administration’s ... Read more

$25.00 USD

From the Pulitzer Prize—winning author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb: the story of the entire postwar superpower arms race, climaxing during the Reagan-Gorbachev decade when the United States and the Soviet Union camewithin scant hours of nuclear war–and then nearly agreed to abolish nuclear weapons.In a narrative that moves like a thriller, Rhodes sheds light on the Reagan administration’s
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Last Man Standing

Matt Standing Thrillers, Book 1

by Stephen Leather ...

Narrated by Paul Thornley ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Matt Standing Thrillers
Unabridged

10 hours 51 min

The next explosive standalone thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Stephen Leather, featuring appearances from Dan 'Spider' Shepherd.Friendships forged in the heat of combat can be stronger than anything.So when SAS trooper Matt Standing is told that the former Navy SEAL who saved his life is in trouble, he doesn't hesitate to go to his aid - even if that means flying half way around the ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The next explosive standalone thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Stephen Leather, featuring appearances from Dan 'Spider' Shepherd.Friendships forged in the heat of combat can be stronger than anything.So when SAS trooper Matt Standing is told that the former Navy SEAL who saved his life is in trouble, he doesn't hesitate to go to his aid - even if that means flying half way around the
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Tank Warfare on the Eastern Front, 1943-1945

Red Steamroller

by Robert A. Forczyk ...

Narrated by P.J. Ochlan ...

Unabridged

14 hours 42 min

The author of Case White offers an extensive history of German and Soviet armored warfare toward the end of World War II.By 1943, after the catastrophic German defeat at Stalingrad, the Wehmacht's panzer armies gradually lost the initiative on the Eastern Front. The tide of the war had turned. Their combined arms technique, which had swept Soviet forces before it during 1941 and 1942, had lost its ... Read more

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The author of Case White offers an extensive history of German and Soviet armored warfare toward the end of World War II.By 1943, after the catastrophic German defeat at Stalingrad, the Wehmacht's panzer armies gradually lost the initiative on the Eastern Front. The tide of the war had turned. Their combined arms technique, which had swept Soviet forces before it during 1941 and 1942, had lost its
... Read more
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The Use of Medieval Weaponry

by Eric Lowe ...

Narrated by Shaun Grindell ...

Unabridged

9 hours

This is a book about how medieval weapons were used, according to medieval people who used them. It discusses the use of eight weapons or weapon combinations from the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, selected with an eye toward their iconic status in popular culture, as well as five different combative contexts. The aim of this book is to familiarize the listener with the use of medieval ... Read more

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This is a book about how medieval weapons were used, according to medieval people who used them. It discusses the use of eight weapons or weapon combinations from the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, selected with an eye toward their iconic status in popular culture, as well as five different combative contexts. The aim of this book is to familiarize the listener with the use of medieval
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Warrior of Mercia

The action-packed historical thriller from MJ Porter

by MJ Porter ...

Narrated by Sean Barrett ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles
Unabridged

8 hours 45 min

The next epic, thrilling instalment in MJ Porter's The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles seriesIcel is a lone wolf no more...Tamworth, AD830Oath sworn to Wiglaf, King of Mercia and acknowledged as a member of Ealdorman Ælfstan’s warrior band, Icel continues to forge his own destiny on the path to becoming the Warrior of Mercia.With King Ecgberht of Wessex defeated and Londonium back under Mercian control ... Read more

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The next epic, thrilling instalment in MJ Porter's The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles seriesIcel is a lone wolf no more...Tamworth, AD830Oath sworn to Wiglaf, King of Mercia and acknowledged as a member of Ealdorman Ælfstan’s warrior band, Icel continues to forge his own destiny on the path to becoming the Warrior of Mercia.With King Ecgberht of Wessex defeated and Londonium back under Mercian control
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Desert Armour

Tank Warfare in North Africa: Beda Fomm to Operation Crusader, 1940-41

by Robert Forczyk ...

Narrated by Chris Monteiro ...

Unabridged

13 hours 15 min

Robert Forczyk covers the development of armored warfare in North Africa from the earliest Anglo-Italian engagements in 1940 to the British victory over the German Afrikakorps in Operation Crusader in 1941.The war in the North African desert was pure mechanized warfare, and in many respects the most technologically advanced theatre of World War II. It was also the only theatre where for three ... Read more

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Robert Forczyk covers the development of armored warfare in North Africa from the earliest Anglo-Italian engagements in 1940 to the British victory over the German Afrikakorps in Operation Crusader in 1941.The war in the North African desert was pure mechanized warfare, and in many respects the most technologically advanced theatre of World War II. It was also the only theatre where for three
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Armor: The Endless Arms Race Between Blade and Shield

by Patrick Holmgren ...

Narrated by Patrick Holmgren ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

Dive into the gripping military history of human survival, where every new shield sparks a deadly arms race. Perfect for an engaging commute or deep-focus learning, this sweeping narrative tracks combat evolution from ancient stone spears to modern tanks. Experience the intense feedback loop of warfare where victory ultimately hinges on out-innovating the enemy.Feel the crushing weight of bronze ... Read more

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Dive into the gripping military history of human survival, where every new shield sparks a deadly arms race. Perfect for an engaging commute or deep-focus learning, this sweeping narrative tracks combat evolution from ancient stone spears to modern tanks. Experience the intense feedback loop of warfare where victory ultimately hinges on out-innovating the enemy.Feel the crushing weight of bronze
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The Gun

by C. J. Chivers ...

Narrated by Michael Prichard ...

Unabridged

18 hours 50 min

It is the world's most widely recognized weapon, the most profuse tool for killing ever made. More than fifty national armies carry the automatic Kalashnikov, as do an array of police, intelligence, and security agencies all over the world.In this tour de force, prizewinning New York Times reporter C. J. Chivers traces the invention of the assault rifle, following the miniaturization of rapid-fire ... Read more

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It is the world's most widely recognized weapon, the most profuse tool for killing ever made. More than fifty national armies carry the automatic Kalashnikov, as do an array of police, intelligence, and security agencies all over the world.In this tour de force, prizewinning New York Times reporter C. J. Chivers traces the invention of the assault rifle, following the miniaturization of rapid-fire
... Read more
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Hell Bomb, The

by William L. Laurence ...

Narrated by Nathan Edwards ...

Unabridged

3 hours 46 min

The Hell Bomb by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist William L. Laurence is a sobering, meticulously detailed account of the dawn of the hydrogen bomb era. Written in the early 1950s, this scientific and political examination offers a front-row perspective on one of the most terrifying technological advancements in human history. Drawing on firsthand experiences from his time at Los Alamos and ... Read more

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The Hell Bomb by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist William L. Laurence is a sobering, meticulously detailed account of the dawn of the hydrogen bomb era. Written in the early 1950s, this scientific and political examination offers a front-row perspective on one of the most terrifying technological advancements in human history. Drawing on firsthand experiences from his time at Los Alamos and
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Secret Weapons of World War II

by William B. Breuer ...

Narrated by Fred Sanders ...

Unabridged

9 hours 33 min

Here are the extraordinary tales behind the ingenious weapons and technological wizardry that determined the outcome of the war. From radar, huff-duff (high-frequency direction finding), invisible radio beams, electronic-guidance systems, homing devices, and submarine-detection equipment, Breuer deftly exposes the gargantuan efforts employed by both adversaries and the fascinating details of the ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Here are the extraordinary tales behind the ingenious weapons and technological wizardry that determined the outcome of the war. From radar, huff-duff (high-frequency direction finding), invisible radio beams, electronic-guidance systems, homing devices, and submarine-detection equipment, Breuer deftly exposes the gargantuan efforts employed by both adversaries and the fascinating details of the
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Foxbat Tales

The MiG-25 in Combat

by Mike Guardia ...

Narrated by Johnny Heller ...

Unabridged

3 hours 8 min

From the Middle East to the Iron Curtain … the definitive combat history of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25.July 1967: At the Moscow Air Show, the Soviets unveiled six new state-of-the-art aircraft. From among this lineup of new fighters and interceptors stood the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25—purportedly capable of outrunning and outmaneuvering any aircraft in NATO’s inventory.Yet even before its public ... Read more

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From the Middle East to the Iron Curtain … the definitive combat history of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25.July 1967: At the Moscow Air Show, the Soviets unveiled six new state-of-the-art aircraft. From among this lineup of new fighters and interceptors stood the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25—purportedly capable of outrunning and outmaneuvering any aircraft in NATO’s inventory.Yet even before its public
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GHOSTFIELD: Stealth, Hypersonic Warfare, and the Global Race to Erase Detection

Inside the New Science of Invisibility: Metasurfaces, Artificial Intelligence Skins, and the 1,800 degree Fahrenheit Materials Rewriting Global Air Power

by Damon Zwicker ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Andrew E ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Black Horizon - Military Operational Technological Options
Unabridged

1 hour 31 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.THE AGE OF THE UNSEEN HAS BEGUN.Stealth once meant dark paint and sharp edges. It meant hiding a jet long enough to strike and escape. But the future has already rewritten the rules. Detection is now guided by artificial intelligence. Sensors fuse truth faster than pilots can react. The battlefield sees through every angle — and still, the next ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.THE AGE OF THE UNSEEN HAS BEGUN.Stealth once meant dark paint and sharp edges. It meant hiding a jet long enough to strike and escape. But the future has already rewritten the rules. Detection is now guided by artificial intelligence. Sensors fuse truth faster than pilots can react. The battlefield sees through every angle — and still, the next
... Read more
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Steel Masculinity

Unshackled Power and Warfare

by Conrad Riker ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Series Audiobook box set - redpilled rational
Unabridged

4 hours 46 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Ever wondered why men are the ones leading in the battlefield and designing weapons of power?Is masculinity really the driving force behind the innovation of destructive tools?Steel Masculinity: Unshackled Power and Warfare dares to explore these questions, taking a deep dive into the world of weaponry, power, and masculinity. From the philosophies ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Ever wondered why men are the ones leading in the battlefield and designing weapons of power?Is masculinity really the driving force behind the innovation of destructive tools?Steel Masculinity: Unshackled Power and Warfare dares to explore these questions, taking a deep dive into the world of weaponry, power, and masculinity. From the philosophies
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The Knight's Pledge

Will Bowman, Book 2

by Scott Mariani ...

Narrated by David Blair ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Will Bowman Series
Unabridged

11 hours 37 min

**Buy Die for a King, the latest thrilling novel in the Will Bowman series, out now!**READERS LOVE SCOTT MARIANI's Will Bowman series'Could not put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Can't wait for the next one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Historical fiction at its best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Totally hooked . . . Scott Mariani never fails' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐1191.Will Bowman, now fully entangled in Richard Lionheart's crusade, has reached the Holy La... ... Read more

$31.99 USD

**Buy Die for a King, the latest thrilling novel in the Will Bowman series, out now!**READERS LOVE SCOTT MARIANI's Will Bowman series'Could not put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Can't wait for the next one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Historical fiction at its best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Totally hooked . . . Scott Mariani never fails' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐1191.Will Bowman, now fully entangled in Richard Lionheart's crusade, has reached the Holy La...
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Drone Wars

Pioneers, Killing Machines, Artificial Intelligence, and the Battle for the Future

by Seth J. Frantzman ...

Narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross ...

Unabridged

7 hours 51 min

Drones are transforming warfare through the use of artificial intelligence, drone swarms, and surveillance—leading to competition between the US, China, Israel, and Iran. Who will be the next drone superpower?In the battle for the streets of Mosul in Iraq, drones in the hands of ISIS terrorists made life hell for the Iraq army and civilians. Today, defense companies are racing to develop the ... Read more

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Drones are transforming warfare through the use of artificial intelligence, drone swarms, and surveillance—leading to competition between the US, China, Israel, and Iran. Who will be the next drone superpower?In the battle for the streets of Mosul in Iraq, drones in the hands of ISIS terrorists made life hell for the Iraq army and civilians. Today, defense companies are racing to develop the
... Read more
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Target Stopped

The History of the Modern Tank

by Sam Cranny-Evans ...

Narrated by Orlando Wells ...

Unabridged

12 hours 53 min

Bloomsbury presents Target Stopped: The History of the Modern Tank by Sam Cranny-Evans, read by Orlando WellsAn engaging and insightful account of the evolution of the tank since 1945.Sam Cranny-Evans explains how the technology behind the armour, weapons, mobility, and mission systems actually works, as well as how it has got to where it is today. The modern tank is essentially the same concept ... Read more

$21.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents Target Stopped: The History of the Modern Tank by Sam Cranny-Evans, read by Orlando WellsAn engaging and insightful account of the evolution of the tank since 1945.Sam Cranny-Evans explains how the technology behind the armour, weapons, mobility, and mission systems actually works, as well as how it has got to where it is today. The modern tank is essentially the same concept
... Read more
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Brief History of the Bow and Arrow, A: Humanity's Oldest Ranged Weapon

by Michael Havers ...

Narrated by Michael Havers ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

Trace the epic military history and technological evolution of humanity’s oldest ranged weapon across the ancient world. Whether transforming a daily commute into an immersive journey through time or seeking a deep-focus learning experience, this sweeping global narrative brings prehistoric plains and medieval battlefields to life. Witness how a simple bent stick and string reshaped the fate of ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace the epic military history and technological evolution of humanity’s oldest ranged weapon across the ancient world. Whether transforming a daily commute into an immersive journey through time or seeking a deep-focus learning experience, this sweeping global narrative brings prehistoric plains and medieval battlefields to life. Witness how a simple bent stick and string reshaped the fate of
... Read more
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Spearhead

An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II

by Adam Makos ...

Narrated by Johnathan McClain ...

Unabridged

13 hours 33 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The acclaimed author of A Higher Call and Devotion presents the “engrossing” (CNN) true story of an American tank gunner’s journey into the heart of the Third Reich during World War II, where he will meet destiny in an iconic armor duel—and forge an enduring bond with his enemy.“A band of brothers in an American tank . . . Makos drops the reader back into the Pershing ... Read more

$22.50 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The acclaimed author of A Higher Call and Devotion presents the “engrossing” (CNN) true story of an American tank gunner’s journey into the heart of the Third Reich during World War II, where he will meet destiny in an iconic armor duel—and forge an enduring bond with his enemy.“A band of brothers in an American tank . . . Makos drops the reader back into the Pershing
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Brief History of Weapons, A: How Humanity Armed Itself

by Robert Kingsley ...

Narrated by Robert Kingsley ...

Unabridged

1 hour 49 min

Explore the relentless evolution of military history and warfare technology from stone-age spears to autonomous drones. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this global narrative reveals how the tools we forge to protect ourselves ultimately reshape our societies. Discover how political power, economics, and human ambition are inextricably linked to the perpetual arms race.Listen as you settle ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore the relentless evolution of military history and warfare technology from stone-age spears to autonomous drones. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this global narrative reveals how the tools we forge to protect ourselves ultimately reshape our societies. Discover how political power, economics, and human ambition are inextricably linked to the perpetual arms race.Listen as you settle
... Read more
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Hitler's Secret Weapons of Mass Destruction

The Nazi Plan for Final Victory

by Michael FitzGerald ...

Narrated by Mark Meadows ...

Unabridged

7 hours 22 min

Under the Nazis, conventional science and a range of fringes sciences were legitimate areas for research and development. Unorthodox ideas and projects that were too outrageous for other governments received funding. During the last six months of the war, it seemed obvious the Germans had been crushingly defeated, but in spite of the military situation, Hitler continued to believe that victory ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Under the Nazis, conventional science and a range of fringes sciences were legitimate areas for research and development. Unorthodox ideas and projects that were too outrageous for other governments received funding. During the last six months of the war, it seemed obvious the Germans had been crushingly defeated, but in spite of the military situation, Hitler continued to believe that victory
... Read more
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Bow and Arrow, The: How the Archer Ruled the Ancient Battlefield

by Daniel Kershaw ...

Narrated by Daniel Kershaw ...

Unabridged

1 hour 45 min

Step onto the epic ancient battlefield where a flexible stick and string dictated the violent rise of empires. Perfect for an immersive commute, this vivid military history thrusts you into the cinematic chaos of long-range warfare. Experience the terrifying thrill of facing a sky darkened by a hail of lethal arrows.From early river valleys to the sprawling Asian steppes, discover how stored ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Step onto the epic ancient battlefield where a flexible stick and string dictated the violent rise of empires. Perfect for an immersive commute, this vivid military history thrusts you into the cinematic chaos of long-range warfare. Experience the terrifying thrill of facing a sky darkened by a hail of lethal arrows.From early river valleys to the sprawling Asian steppes, discover how stored
... Read more
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Brief History of the Shield, A: The Eternal Defense of the Warrior

by Adrian Colville ...

Narrated by Adrian Colville ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

Dive into the gripping military history of humanity’s oldest tactical defense and the warriors who held the line. Perfect for a long drive or daily commute, this immersive journey travels from prehistoric skirmishes to modern riot lines. Experience the vivid clash of ancient battles and the stunning evolution of human survival.Beyond mere wood and steel, this contemplative deep-dive reveals how a ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into the gripping military history of humanity’s oldest tactical defense and the warriors who held the line. Perfect for a long drive or daily commute, this immersive journey travels from prehistoric skirmishes to modern riot lines. Experience the vivid clash of ancient battles and the stunning evolution of human survival.Beyond mere wood and steel, this contemplative deep-dive reveals how a
... Read more
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Innovating Victory

Naval Technology in Three Wars

by Vincent P. O'Hara, Leonard R. Heinz ...

Narrated by J. Rodney Turner ...

Unabridged

9 hours 56 min

Innovating Victory studies how the world's navies incorporated new technologies into their ships, their practices, and their doctrine. It does this by examining six core technologies fundamental to twentieth-century naval warfare including new platforms, new weapons, and new tools. Each chapter considers the state of a subject technology when it was first used in war and what navies expected of it ... Read more

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Innovating Victory studies how the world's navies incorporated new technologies into their ships, their practices, and their doctrine. It does this by examining six core technologies fundamental to twentieth-century naval warfare including new platforms, new weapons, and new tools. Each chapter considers the state of a subject technology when it was first used in war and what navies expected of it
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