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To Engineer Is Human

The Role of Failure in Successful Design

de Henry Petroski ...

Narrado por Matthew Boston ...

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8 hora 34 minutos

How did a simple design error cause one of the great disasters of the 1980s—the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel? What made the graceful and innovative Tacoma Narrows Bridge twist apart in a mild wind in 1940? How did an oversized waterlily inspire the magnificent Crystal Palace, the crowning achievement of Victorian architecture and engineering? These are some of ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

How did a simple design error cause one of the great disasters of the 1980s—the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel? What made the graceful and innovative Tacoma Narrows Bridge twist apart in a mild wind in 1940? How did an oversized waterlily inspire the magnificent Crystal Palace, the crowning achievement of Victorian architecture and engineering? These are some of
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The Woman on the Bridge

de Holly Seddon ...

Narrado por Olivia Dowd ...

Completo

10 hora 43 minutos

'Strangers On A Train meets The Pact in this high concept thriller: daring, dramatic and totally original, I loved it.' Gillian McAllisterHow far would you go to save a perfect stranger?Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer.Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she wi... ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

'Strangers On A Train meets The Pact in this high concept thriller: daring, dramatic and totally original, I loved it.' Gillian McAllisterHow far would you go to save a perfect stranger?Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer.Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she wi...
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BEZOS vs. MUSK

A GLOBAL BATTLE

de Dan Bleigh ...

Narrado por Ray Mullins ...

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3 hora 48 minutos

There is a hidden agenda in Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’s space exploration to colonize Mars and the Moon. The media portray them as Americans who are rekindling space exploration that was once dominated by the rivalry between the United States and the extinct Soviet Union.Before you write off what I have just said, hear me out. For more than a decade, I’ve closely studied the lives of Bezos and Musk ... Leer más

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There is a hidden agenda in Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’s space exploration to colonize Mars and the Moon. The media portray them as Americans who are rekindling space exploration that was once dominated by the rivalry between the United States and the extinct Soviet Union.Before you write off what I have just said, hear me out. For more than a decade, I’ve closely studied the lives of Bezos and Musk
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How Infrastructure Works

Inside the Systems That Shape Our World

de Deb Chachra ...

Narrado por Kathe Mazur ...

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11 hora 25 minutos

**NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2023 BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"Revelatory, superbly written, and pulsing with wisdom and humanity, How Infrastructure Works is a masterpiece.” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense WorldA new way of seeing the essential systems hidden inside our walls, under our streets, and all around us**Infrastructure is a marvel, meeting our basic needs and enabling lives of astounding ease and ... Leer más

$22.50 USD

**NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2023 BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"Revelatory, superbly written, and pulsing with wisdom and humanity, How Infrastructure Works is a masterpiece.” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense WorldA new way of seeing the essential systems hidden inside our walls, under our streets, and all around us**Infrastructure is a marvel, meeting our basic needs and enabling lives of astounding ease and
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Draining New Orleans

The 300-Year Quest to Dewater the Crescent City

de Richard Campanella ...

Narrado por Chris Abernathy ...

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13 hora 11 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

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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Trains for Beginners: A Clear Guide to the Engineering Behind Rail Travel

de Alexander Hayes ...

Narrado por Alexander Hayes ...

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1 horas 50 minutos

Unlock the fascinating engineering behind global railway transit and transform your daily commute into an adventure. Perfect for curious minds eager to understand hidden infrastructure, this accessible guide decodes the mechanics of how steel wheels effortlessly move massive loads. Dive into the physical science that powers modern transportation networks.Whether you are relaxing on a long-distance ... Leer más

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Unlock the fascinating engineering behind global railway transit and transform your daily commute into an adventure. Perfect for curious minds eager to understand hidden infrastructure, this accessible guide decodes the mechanics of how steel wheels effortlessly move massive loads. Dive into the physical science that powers modern transportation networks.Whether you are relaxing on a long-distance
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Panama Fever

The Epic Story of One of the Greatest Human Achievements of All Time — the Building of the Panama Canal

de Matthew Parker ...

Narrado por William Dufris ...

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17 hora 44 minutos

The building of the Panama Canal was one of the greatest engineering feats in human history. A tale of exploration, conquest, money, politics, and medicine, Panama Fever charts the challenges that marked the long, labyrinthine road to the building of the canal. Drawing on a wealth of new materials and sources, Matthew Parker brings to life the men who recognized the impact a canal would have on ... Leer más

$29.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The building of the Panama Canal was one of the greatest engineering feats in human history. A tale of exploration, conquest, money, politics, and medicine, Panama Fever charts the challenges that marked the long, labyrinthine road to the building of the canal. Drawing on a wealth of new materials and sources, Matthew Parker brings to life the men who recognized the impact a canal would have on
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The Things We Make

The Unknown History of Invention from Cathedrals to Soda Cans

de Bill Hammack ...

Narrado por Jonathan Todd Ross ...

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7 hora 43 minutos

Discover the secret method used to build the world . . .For millennia, humans have used one simple method to solve problems. Whether it's planting crops, building skyscrapers, developing photographs, or designing the first microchip, all creators follow the same steps to engineer progress. But this powerful method, the "engineering method", is an all but hidden process that few of us have heard of ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Discover the secret method used to build the world . . .For millennia, humans have used one simple method to solve problems. Whether it's planting crops, building skyscrapers, developing photographs, or designing the first microchip, all creators follow the same steps to engineer progress. But this powerful method, the "engineering method", is an all but hidden process that few of us have heard of
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The Big Roads

The Untold Story of the Engineers, Visionaries, and Trailblazers Who Created the American Superhighways

de Earl Swift ...

Narrado por Rob Shapiro ...

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12 hora 31 minutos

A man-made wonder, a connective network, an economic force, a bringer of blight and sprawl and the possibility of escape—the U.S. interstate system transformed America. The Big Roads presents the surprising history of how we got from dirt tracks to expressways in the space of a single lifetime.Earl Swift brings to light the visionaries who created these essential highways as well as the critics ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

A man-made wonder, a connective network, an economic force, a bringer of blight and sprawl and the possibility of escape—the U.S. interstate system transformed America. The Big Roads presents the surprising history of how we got from dirt tracks to expressways in the space of a single lifetime.Earl Swift brings to light the visionaries who created these essential highways as well as the critics
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Floodpath

The Deadliest Man-Made Disaster of 20th Century America and the Making of Modern Los Angeles

de Jon Wilkman ...

Narrado por Charles Constant ...

Completo

10 hora

Just before midnight on March 12, 1928, the St. Francis Dam, a twenty-story-high concrete structure just fifty miles north of Los Angeles, suddenly collapsed, releasing a devastating flood that roared fifty-four miles to the Pacific Ocean, destroying everything in its path. It was a horrific catastrophe, yet one which today is virtually forgotten.With research gathered over more than two decades, ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Just before midnight on March 12, 1928, the St. Francis Dam, a twenty-story-high concrete structure just fifty miles north of Los Angeles, suddenly collapsed, releasing a devastating flood that roared fifty-four miles to the Pacific Ocean, destroying everything in its path. It was a horrific catastrophe, yet one which today is virtually forgotten.With research gathered over more than two decades,
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Off-Road with Clarkson, Hammond & May

Behind The Scenes of Their "Rock and Roll" World Tour

de Phillipa Sage ...

Narrado por Julie Maisey ...

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8 hora 52 minutos

For over 12 years Phillipa Sage worked alongside Clarkson, Hammond and May as their PA, gofer, and fixer where she saw the boys at their best and, hilariously, at their worst. A closet petrol head, Phillipa started working in the motor industry on live events over 20 years ago and first worked with Jeremy Clarkson and Andy Wilman (formerly Top Gear and now the Grand Tour’s Executive Producer) in ... Leer más

$28.18 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

For over 12 years Phillipa Sage worked alongside Clarkson, Hammond and May as their PA, gofer, and fixer where she saw the boys at their best and, hilariously, at their worst. A closet petrol head, Phillipa started working in the motor industry on live events over 20 years ago and first worked with Jeremy Clarkson and Andy Wilman (formerly Top Gear and now the Grand Tour’s Executive Producer) in
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Operaciones de Equipos de Movimientos de Tierra

de Richard Skiba ...

Narrado por Voz Digital Santiago G ...

Completo

15 hora 54 minutos

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Las Operaciones de Equipos de Movimiento de Tierras sirven como una guía integral que abarca una amplia variedad de equipos de movimiento de tierras y sus correspondientes operaciones. Abarcando un espectro amplio de maquinaria, profundiza en las complejidades de minicargadoras, cargadores frontales, retroexcavadoras, excavadoras, bulldozers, ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Las Operaciones de Equipos de Movimiento de Tierras sirven como una guía integral que abarca una amplia variedad de equipos de movimiento de tierras y sus correspondientes operaciones. Abarcando un espectro amplio de maquinaria, profundiza en las complejidades de minicargadoras, cargadores frontales, retroexcavadoras, excavadoras, bulldozers,
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Oil And Gas Drilling Guide

de HowExpert, Miguel Ferraz ...

Narrado por Tom Jaramillo ...

Completo

1 horas 5 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$19.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

If you want to learn about oil drilling as a beginner, then check out this book!How to drill an oil and gas well from A to Z, or in a shorter form from one to seven.The first step is to determine what type of rock we will be drilling. The second step is to refine this preliminary well configuration by determining the exact dimensions required of casing strings. Afterwards, the third stage is to
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Katrina

A History, 1915-2015

de Andy Horowitz ...

Narrado por George Newbern ...

Completo

8 hora 22 minutos

Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans on August 29, 2005, but the decisions that caused the disaster extend across the twentieth century. After the city weathered a major hurricane in 1915, its Sewerage and Water Board believed that developers could safely build housing away from the high ground near the Mississippi. And so New Orleans grew in lowlands that relied on significant ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans on August 29, 2005, but the decisions that caused the disaster extend across the twentieth century. After the city weathered a major hurricane in 1915, its Sewerage and Water Board believed that developers could safely build housing away from the high ground near the Mississippi. And so New Orleans grew in lowlands that relied on significant
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Bridge, The: The Daring Feats of Engineering That United a Divided World

de Adrian Kovacs ...

Narrado por Adrian Kovacs ...

Completo

1 horas 55 minutos

Experience the gripping engineering history of how visionary builders conquered deadly natural divides. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring journey reveals the hidden political rivalries, financial gambles, and fierce labor struggles behind iconic superstructures. Feel the high-stakes tension of construction dramas where a single miscalculation could mean total disaster.Whether you ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Experience the gripping engineering history of how visionary builders conquered deadly natural divides. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring journey reveals the hidden political rivalries, financial gambles, and fierce labor struggles behind iconic superstructures. Feel the high-stakes tension of construction dramas where a single miscalculation could mean total disaster.Whether you
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Inglés para Camioneros

Aprende el inglés necesario para inspecciones DOT y Weigh Stations

de Academia de Inglés para Camioneros AIC ...

Narrado por Salvador Marini ...

Completo

3 hora 18 minutos

Inglés para Camioneros es una guía práctica diseñada para conductores de camiones que necesitan comunicarse en inglés con mayor seguridad y desenvolverse mejor durante su trabajo en Estados Unidos.A través de explicaciones claras, vocabulario esencial y situaciones reales, aprenderás el inglés necesario para comunicarte durante inspecciones DOT, visitar weigh stations, hablar con oficiales, ... Leer más

$14.39 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Inglés para Camioneros es una guía práctica diseñada para conductores de camiones que necesitan comunicarse en inglés con mayor seguridad y desenvolverse mejor durante su trabajo en Estados Unidos.A través de explicaciones claras, vocabulario esencial y situaciones reales, aprenderás el inglés necesario para comunicarte durante inspecciones DOT, visitar weigh stations, hablar con oficiales,
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F1 Insider

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

de Ted Kravitz ...

Narrado por Ted Kravitz ...

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9 hora 21 minutos

'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 ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

'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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The Flood Prevention Handbook

How to Protect Your Home & Family When Waters Rise

de Ryan Lee Price ...

Narrado por Chris Sorensen ...

Completo

7 hora 13 minutos

Keep your peace of mind by learning proven safety methods to help you prepare your home, evaluate damage, and recover after a flood.In a world where extreme weather events are increasingly unpredictable, being ready for natural disasters is a necessity for every homeowner. The Flood Prevention Handbook is a comprehensive guide that covers each phase of flood safety, so that you can know exactly ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

Keep your peace of mind by learning proven safety methods to help you prepare your home, evaluate damage, and recover after a flood.In a world where extreme weather events are increasingly unpredictable, being ready for natural disasters is a necessity for every homeowner. The Flood Prevention Handbook is a comprehensive guide that covers each phase of flood safety, so that you can know exactly
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Die Geschichte des Autos

Von der ersten Motorfahrt bis zum selbstfahrenden Auto

de Jakob Wagner ...

Narrado por Alexander (AI) ...

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1 horas 27 minutos

Steig ein und schnalle dich an für eine emotionale und cineastische Zeitreise durch 140 Jahre Automobilgeschichte. Dieses Werk ist weit mehr als nur ein technischer Rückblick, es ist ein echtes Autogeschichte spannendes Hörbuch, das dir zeigt, wie eine einzige Erfindung unsere Welt für immer verändert hat.Alles begann mit dem legendären Benz Patent Motorwagen, der den Grundstein für die Geschichte ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Steig ein und schnalle dich an für eine emotionale und cineastische Zeitreise durch 140 Jahre Automobilgeschichte. Dieses Werk ist weit mehr als nur ein technischer Rückblick, es ist ein echtes Autogeschichte spannendes Hörbuch, das dir zeigt, wie eine einzige Erfindung unsere Welt für immer verändert hat.Alles begann mit dem legendären Benz Patent Motorwagen, der den Grundstein für die Geschichte
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Железнодорожный транспорт. Первые локомотивы и современные поезда

de Александр Прасол ...

Narrado por Максим Полтавский ...

Series series Фактология
Completo

4 hora 32 minutos

Железнодорожный транспорт – это не просто средство передвижения, а целая эпоха, олицетворяющая собой развитие цивилизации и технологий. Благодаря этой книге вы познакомитесь с интересной историей железных дорог, без которых современный мир уже невозможно представить ... Leer más

$11.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Железнодорожный транспорт – это не просто средство передвижения, а целая эпоха, олицетворяющая собой развитие цивилизации и технологий. Благодаря этой книге вы познакомитесь с интересной историей железных дорог, без которых современный мир уже невозможно представить
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Building the Future: Modern Civil Engineering Techniques

de Gavin T. Railton ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Mason G ...

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3 hora 46 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the groundbreaking innovations transforming the landscape of civil engineering in "Building the Future: Modern Civil Engineering Techniques." This comprehensive guide delves into the cutting-edge methods and technologies revolutionizing the field, offering practical insights for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike. Uncover how ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the groundbreaking innovations transforming the landscape of civil engineering in "Building the Future: Modern Civil Engineering Techniques." This comprehensive guide delves into the cutting-edge methods and technologies revolutionizing the field, offering practical insights for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike. Uncover how
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Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs

Fifty Years of Learning

de Peter J. Vine ...

Narrado por Chris Sorensen ...

Completo

4 hora 25 minutos

Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs: Fifty Years of Learning describes how coral reefs have alternately flourished and declined over the last fifty years and the dynamics of these changes. The study is based on recordings at thirty different locations along the Sudanese coast, visited by the author between 1971 and 1973.Beyond the Red Sea's desert shores lie some of the richest and most diverse coral ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs: Fifty Years of Learning describes how coral reefs have alternately flourished and declined over the last fifty years and the dynamics of these changes. The study is based on recordings at thirty different locations along the Sudanese coast, visited by the author between 1971 and 1973.Beyond the Red Sea's desert shores lie some of the richest and most diverse coral
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Freight broker business startup

Manual on how to expand operations, legal requirements, and pricing strategies

de Randy Russell ...

Narrado por Laurance Davis ...

Completo

2 hora 8 minutos

Embark on a strategic journey to elevate your freight brokerage business with "Freight Broker Business Startup: Manual on How to Expand Operations, Navigate Legal Requirements, and Implement Winning Pricing Strategies." This comprehensive guide is your indispensable companion, meticulously crafted to empower freight brokers with the knowledge and tactics needed to scale operations, ensure ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Embark on a strategic journey to elevate your freight brokerage business with "Freight Broker Business Startup: Manual on How to Expand Operations, Navigate Legal Requirements, and Implement Winning Pricing Strategies." This comprehensive guide is your indispensable companion, meticulously crafted to empower freight brokers with the knowledge and tactics needed to scale operations, ensure
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The Johnstown Flood

de David McCullough ...

Narrado por Edward Herrmann ...

Completo

9 hora 2 minutos

The stunning story of one of America’s great disasters, a preventable tragedy of Gilded Age America, brilliantly told by master historian David McCullough.At the end of the nineteenth century, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was a booming coal-and-steel town filled with hardworking families striving for a piece of the nation’s burgeoning industrial prosperity. In the mountains above Johnstown, an old ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

The stunning story of one of America’s great disasters, a preventable tragedy of Gilded Age America, brilliantly told by master historian David McCullough.At the end of the nineteenth century, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was a booming coal-and-steel town filled with hardworking families striving for a piece of the nation’s burgeoning industrial prosperity. In the mountains above Johnstown, an old
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