Environment & Nature audiobooks

Rain

By: Cynthia Barnett

Narrated by: Christina Traister

Length: 11 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

A natural history of rain, told through a lyrical blend of science, cultural history, and human dramaIt is elemental, mysterious, precious, destructive. It is the subject of countless poems and paintings; the top of the weather report; the source of all the world's water. Yet this is the first audiobook to tell the story of rain.Cynthia Barnett's... Read more

All the Wild That Remains

By: David Gessner

Narrated by: Brian O'Neill

Length: 9 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

An homage to the West and to two great writers who set the standard for all who celebrate and defend it. Archetypal wild man Edward Abbey and proper, dedicated Wallace Stegner left their footprints all over the western landscape. Now, award-winning nature writer David Gessner follows the ghosts of these two remarkable writer-environmentalists... Read more

What Are GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)?

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: Kelly Rhodes

Length: 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover the secrets behind genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in this comprehensive guide. From their creation through genetic engineering techniques to their widespread use in agriculture and scientific research, GMOs have revolutionized the production of food and beyond. This book demystifies the process of creating genetically modified... Read more

Rescue of the Bounty

By: Michael J. Tougias & Douglas A. Campbell

Narrated by: Tom Weiner

Length: 7 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Rescue of the Bounty is the harrowing story of the sinking and rescue of Bounty—the tall ship used in the classic 1962 film Mutiny on the Bounty—which was caught in the path of Hurricane Sandy with sixteen aboard.On Thursday, October 25, 2012, Captain Robin Walbridge made the fateful decision to sail Bounty from New London, Connecticut, to St.... Read more

From The Heart Of A Mother

By: Heidi Kuhn

Narrated by: Phil Cousineau

Length: 57 minutes

Abridged: No

For many years, Kuhn has dedicated herself to removing land mines from the 70 countries around the world that are still plagued with these small but powerful weapons. She educates us on the severity and pervasiveness of the issue and explains how with love, patience and persistence, she has built momentum for the cause to bring life back to... Read more

Badluck Way

By: Bryce Andrews

Narrated by: Pete Simonelli

Length: 6 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

“Much more than a coming-of-age story, Badluck Way is an important meditation on what it means to share space and breathe the same air as truly wild animals, and the necessary damage that can occur when boundaries are crossed” (Tom Groneberg, author of The Secret Life of Cowboys).

In this gripping memoir of a young man, a wolf, their parallel... Read more

Beneath the Surface

By: John Hargrove & Howard Chua-Eoan

Narrated by: John Hargrove

Length: 8 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Over the course of two decades, John Hargrove worked with 20 different whales on two continents and at two of SeaWorld’s U.S. facilities. For Hargrove, becoming an orca trainer fulfilled a childhood dream. However, as his experience with the whales deepened, Hargrove came to doubt that their needs could ever be met in captivity. When two fellow... Read more

Naomi Klein fordert eine Entscheidung - lit.COLOGNE live (ungekürzt)

By: Naomi Klein

Narrated by: Naomi Klein & Harald Schumann

Length: 1 hour 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Mit ihrem Manifest "No logo" wurde die weltberühmte Aktivistin Naomi Klein international bekannt, das Buch wurde in 28 Sprachen übersetzt, die New York Times nannte es die "Bibel der Bewegung". Nun weckt uns eine der profiliertesten Intellektuellen in ihrem Buch "Die Entscheidung - Kapitalismus vs. Klima" aus der kollektiven Ohnmacht... Read more

The Next Species

By: Michael Tennesen

Narrated by: Sean Runnette

Length: 10 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

While examining the history of our planet and actively exploring our present environment, science journalist Michael Tennesen describes what life on earth could look like after the next mass extinction.A growing number of scientists agree we are headed toward a mass extinction, perhaps in as little as three hundred years. There have already been... Read more

10 Untold Facts About Water

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: Charles Orlik

Length: 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Sixty percent of your body weight is water, essential for all chemical reactions, including nutrient repair, building, and breakdown. Did you know that water enables your ears to hear sounds and your eyes to capture light from your surroundings? Discover 10 more fascinating facts about water that the media doesn't share in this article. As a... Read more

Between the Sunset and the Sea

By: Simon Ingram

Narrated by: Robbie MacNab

Length: 18 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

‘I watched the mirror for a last view, for now, of the frozen mountains of Glen Coe. As the road bent and the outline of Buachaille Etive Mor slid into sight, I did what I always did, and always would. I felt for that flutter of awe and that indefinable, unmistakable quickening of the pulse.’ In the late 18th century,... Read more

The Last Unicorn

By: William deBuys

Narrated by: William deBuys

Length: 12 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

An award-winning author's quest to find and understand a creature as rare and enigmatic as any on Earth.

In 1992, in a remote mountain range, a team of scientists discovered the remains of an unusual animal with exquisite long horns. It turned out to be a living species new to Western science -- a saola, the first large land mammal discovered in... Read more

Breakthrough: How One Teen Innovator Is Changing the World

By: Jack Andraka & Matthew Lysiak

Narrated by: Kevin R. Free

Length: 4 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Featured in the 2018 movie Science Fair!A National Science Teachers Association Best STEM Book of 2017In this acclaimed memoir, teen innovator and scientist Jack Andraka tells the story behind his revolutionary discovery.When a dear family friend passed away from pancreatic cancer, Jack was inspired to create a better method of early detection.... Read more

Landmarks

By: Robert Macfarlane

Narrated by: Roy McMillan

Length: 8 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Landmarks by Robert Macfarlane, read by Roy McMillan

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE

From the bestselling author of UNDERLAND, THE OLD WAYS and THE LOST WORDS

'Few books give such a sense of enchantment; it is a book to give to many, and... Read more

H Is for Hawk

By: Helen Macdonald

Narrated by: Helen Macdonald

Length: 11 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

The instant New York Times bestseller and multiaward-winning sensation, Helen Macdonald’s story of adopting and raising one of nature’s most vicious predators has soared into the hearts of millions of readers worldwide.When Helen Macdonald’s father died suddenly on a London street, she was devastated. An experienced falconer captivated by hawks... Read more

Change the Story, Change the Future

By: David C. Korten

Narrated by: Dana Hickox

Length: 3 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

We humans live by stories, says David Korten, and the stories that now govern our society set us on a path to certain self-destruction. In this profound new book, Korten shares the results of his search for a story that reflects the fullness of human knowledge and understanding and provides a guide to action adequate to the needs of our... Read more

Is Shame Necessary?

By: Jennifer Jacquet

Narrated by: Jennifer Jacquet

Length: 5 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

An urgent, illuminating exploration of the social nature of shame, and of the ways in which it might be used, sparingly and pointedly, to promote political change and social reform.In cultures that champion the individual, guilt is advertised as the cornerstone of conscience. Yet while guilt holds individuals to personal standards, it proves... Read more

Babylon's Ark

By: Lawrence Anthony & Graham Spence

Narrated by: Simon Vance

Length: 8 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

When the Iraq war began, conservationist Lawrence Anthony could think of only one thing: the fate of the Baghdad Zoo, caught in the crossfire at the heart of the city. Once Anthony entered Iraq, he discovered that hostilities and uncontrolled looting had devastated the zoo and its animals.




Working with members of the zoo staff and a few... Read more

The World's Greatest Arguments Against Animal Rights

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: Trevor Clinger

Length: 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Exploring the intersection of ethics and activism, this book delves into the ongoing debate surrounding human and animal rights. With an impartial approach, I dissect the arguments often used to justify human superiority over animals, aiming to offer insights accessible to both advocates and skeptics of animal rights. From their vital role in... Read more

Migalolo The Ocean Story

By: Shirley Choi

Narrated by: Shirley Choi & Adrian da Silver

Length: 1 hour 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Great fun story with catchy tunes and lyric to educate young children about the importance of conservation Read more

War Dogs

By: Rebecca Frankel

Narrated by: Tanya Eby

Length: 8 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

In War Dogs, Rebecca Frankel offers a riveting mix of on-the-ground reporting, her own hands-on experiences in the military working dog world, and a look at the science of dogs' special abilities—from their amazing noses and powerful jaws to their enormous sensitivity to the emotions of their human companions. The history of dogs in the U.S.... Read more

Our Zoo

By: June Mottershead

Narrated by: Emily Pennant-Rea

Length: 6 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

When George Mottershead moved to the village of Upton-by-Chester in 1930 to realise his dream of opening a zoo without bars, his four-year-old daughter June had no idea how extraordinary her life would become. Soon her best friend was a chimpanzee called Mary, lion cubs and parrots were vying for her attention in the kitchen, and finding a bear... Read more

The B Corp Handbook

By: Ryan Honeyman

Narrated by: Ryan Honeyman

Length: 4 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Join a Growing movement: Learn how you can join a fast-growing global movement to redefine success in business—led by well-known icons like Patagonia and Ben & Jerry’s as well as disruptive upstarts like Warby Parker and Etsy—recently covered by the New York Times, the Economist, the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, and Inc.

Build a... Read more

The Soul of All Living Creatures

By: Vint Virga, DVM

Narrated by: Vint Virga, DVM

Length: 6 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

As an emergency room clinician four years out of veterinary school, Dr. Vint Virga had a life-changing experience: he witnessed the power of simple human contact and compassion to affect the recovery of a dog struggling to survive after being hit by a car. Observing firsthand the remarkably strong connection between humans and animals inspired... Read more