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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 ...

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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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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

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

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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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F1 Insider

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

de Ted Kravitz ...

Narrado por Ted Kravitz ...

Completo

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) ...

Completo

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

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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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Lights Out

A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath

de Ted Koppel ...

Narrado por Ted Koppel ...

Completo

8 hora 10 minutos

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Ted Koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on America’s power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the United States is shockingly unprepared.“Fascinating, frightening, and beyond timely.”—Anderson Cooper**Imagine a blackout lasting not days, but weeks or months. Tens of millions of people over several states are affected. For ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Ted Koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on America’s power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the United States is shockingly unprepared.“Fascinating, frightening, and beyond timely.”—Anderson Cooper**Imagine a blackout lasting not days, but weeks or months. Tens of millions of people over several states are affected. For
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City Limits

Infrastructure, Inequality, and the Future of America's Highways

de Megan Kimble ...

Narrado por Megan Kimble ...

Completo

10 hora 25 minutos

An eye-opening investigation into how our ever-expanding urban highways accelerated inequality and fractured communities—and a call for a more just, sustainable path forward“Megan Kimble manages to turn a book about transportation and infrastructure into a fascinating human drama.”—Michael Harriot, New York Times bestselling author of Black AF HistoryEvery major American city has a highway tearing ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

An eye-opening investigation into how our ever-expanding urban highways accelerated inequality and fractured communities—and a call for a more just, sustainable path forward“Megan Kimble manages to turn a book about transportation and infrastructure into a fascinating human drama.”—Michael Harriot, New York Times bestselling author of Black AF HistoryEvery major American city has a highway tearing
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Tous les Futurs Possibles

de Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrado por Voix Numérique Fabien G ...

Series Audiolibro 80 - Sciences, philosophie et réflexion
Completo

2 hora 48 minutos

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Tous les Futurs PossiblesEt si le futur n’était pas une trajectoire unique, mais un éventail de chemins que nous dessinons à chaque instant ?Entre utopies lumineuses et dystopies inquiétantes, entre progrès technologiques et effondrements possibles, ce livre explore les horizons multiples qui attendent l’humanité.Intelligence artificielle, ... Leer más

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Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Tous les Futurs PossiblesEt si le futur n’était pas une trajectoire unique, mais un éventail de chemins que nous dessinons à chaque instant ?Entre utopies lumineuses et dystopies inquiétantes, entre progrès technologiques et effondrements possibles, ce livre explore les horizons multiples qui attendent l’humanité.Intelligence artificielle,
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The Great Bridge

The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge

de David McCullough ...

Narrado por Edward Herrmann ...

Abreviado

10 hora 4 minutos

A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough. This gripping saga of the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the country’s boldest engineering achievements, reveals not only the politics and personalities behind "America’s Eiffel Tower," but charts New York’s ascent as a thriving metropolis.Around 1870, during the Age of ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough. This gripping saga of the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the country’s boldest engineering achievements, reveals not only the politics and personalities behind "America’s Eiffel Tower," but charts New York’s ascent as a thriving metropolis.Around 1870, during the Age of
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affiliate marketing pro

de evelyn taylor ...

Narrado por peter evans ...

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3 hora 18 minutos

is a book for developement affiliate marketing ... Leer más

$11.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

is a book for developement affiliate marketing
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Colossus

Hoover Dam and the Making of the American Century

de Michael Hiltzik ...

Narrado por Norman Dietz ...

Completo

18 hora 57 minutos

As breathtaking today as when it was completed, Hoover Dam ranks among America's greatest achievements. The story of its conception, design, and construction is the story of the United States at a unique moment in history: when facing both a global economic crisis and the implacable elements of nature, we prevailed.The United States after Hoover Dam was a different country from the one that began ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

As breathtaking today as when it was completed, Hoover Dam ranks among America's greatest achievements. The story of its conception, design, and construction is the story of the United States at a unique moment in history: when facing both a global economic crisis and the implacable elements of nature, we prevailed.The United States after Hoover Dam was a different country from the one that began
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Inventing Paradise

The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles

de Paul Haddad ...

Narrado por Paul Haddad ...

Completo

11 hora 25 minutos

Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles traces the improbable rise of Los Angeles through the prism of six visionaries who had outsize influence on the city’s growth: Phineas Banning, Harrison Gray Otis, Henry Huntington, Harry Chandler, William Mulholland, and Moses Sherman.In the late 1870s, Los Angeles was a violent, dusty, 29-square-mile pueblo with a few ... Leer más

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Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles traces the improbable rise of Los Angeles through the prism of six visionaries who had outsize influence on the city’s growth: Phineas Banning, Harrison Gray Otis, Henry Huntington, Harry Chandler, William Mulholland, and Moses Sherman.In the late 1870s, Los Angeles was a violent, dusty, 29-square-mile pueblo with a few
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Built to Fail: The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster

Why Engineers Shouldn't Design for Wind by Guessing

de Rick Stupart ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Completo

9 hora 14 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.They called it "Galloping Gertie." Four months later, it was gone.On November 7, 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge twisted itself to death in a moderate wind—and changed engineering forever.This wasn't an act of God. It was an act of arrogance.Built to Fail reveals how a "prettier" design, ignored warnings, and mathematical shortcuts created one of ... Leer más

$25.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.They called it "Galloping Gertie." Four months later, it was gone.On November 7, 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge twisted itself to death in a moderate wind—and changed engineering forever.This wasn't an act of God. It was an act of arrogance.Built to Fail reveals how a "prettier" design, ignored warnings, and mathematical shortcuts created one of
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The Two-Second Advantage

How We Succeed by Anticipating the Future---Just Enough

de Kevin Maney, Vivek Ranadive ...

Narrado por Dan John Miller ...

Completo

6 hora 39 minutos

What made Wayne Gretzky the greatest hockey player of all time wasn'this speed on the ice or the uncanny accuracy of his shots, but ratherhis ability to predict where the puck was going to be an instant beforeit arrived. In other words, it was Gretzky's brain that made himexceptional. Over the past fifteen years, scientists have found thatwhat distinguishes the greatest musicians, athletes, and ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

What made Wayne Gretzky the greatest hockey player of all time wasn'this speed on the ice or the uncanny accuracy of his shots, but ratherhis ability to predict where the puck was going to be an instant beforeit arrived. In other words, it was Gretzky's brain that made himexceptional. Over the past fifteen years, scientists have found thatwhat distinguishes the greatest musicians, athletes, and
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Gronings goud

Over de macht van het gas en de rol van Rusland

de Wendelmoet Boersema ...

Narrado por Wendelmoet Boersema, Bart Oomen ...

Completo

8 hora 11 minutos

Gronings goud van Wendelmoet Boersema vertelt het onbekende verhaal van het Groningse gas, de Russen en geopolitiek.In Gronings goud reconstrueert Wendelmoet Boersema de geschiedenis achter de barsten en de breuken waaronder haar geboorteprovincie Groningen zo te lijden heeft. Waarom kost het de politiek zoveel moeite afscheid te nemen van het gas? Wat heeft het gas uit Slochteren ons gebracht? ... Leer más

$27.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Gronings goud van Wendelmoet Boersema vertelt het onbekende verhaal van het Groningse gas, de Russen en geopolitiek.In Gronings goud reconstrueert Wendelmoet Boersema de geschiedenis achter de barsten en de breuken waaronder haar geboorteprovincie Groningen zo te lijden heeft. Waarom kost het de politiek zoveel moeite afscheid te nemen van het gas? Wat heeft het gas uit Slochteren ons gebracht?
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Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs

Fifty Years of Learning

de Peter J. Vine ...

Narrado por Chris Sorensen ...

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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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Crane Operations

de Richard Skiba ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Cole G ...

Completo

12 hora 3 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.CRANE OPERATIONS offers a comprehensive guide on crane operation, spanning various crane types and their associated tasks for safe and efficient operation. Chapters delineate static cranes such as tower cranes, derrick and portal boom cranes, bridge and gantry cranes, and more, providing insights into their features and operational nuances. Mobile ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.CRANE OPERATIONS offers a comprehensive guide on crane operation, spanning various crane types and their associated tasks for safe and efficient operation. Chapters delineate static cranes such as tower cranes, derrick and portal boom cranes, bridge and gantry cranes, and more, providing insights into their features and operational nuances. Mobile
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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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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

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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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Climate Change Explained: Key Facts And Solutions For A Sustainable Future

de Ruth Simon ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Michelle G ...

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2 hora 41 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Imagine a world where the air is clean, ecosystems thrive, and future generations inherit a healthy planet. This vision is within our reach, but understanding the challenges and solutions surrounding climate change is crucial to making it a reality. This book offers a clear, comprehensive guide to the complex issue of climate change, presenting key ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Imagine a world where the air is clean, ecosystems thrive, and future generations inherit a healthy planet. This vision is within our reach, but understanding the challenges and solutions surrounding climate change is crucial to making it a reality. This book offers a clear, comprehensive guide to the complex issue of climate change, presenting key
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