Science & Technology audiobooks

Blood Memory

By: Dayton Duncan & Ken Burns

Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner

Length: 6 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

The epic story of the buffalo in America, from prehistoric times to today—a moving work of natural history inspired by the PBS series American Buffalo



The American buffalo—our nation's official mammal—is an improbable, shaggy beast that has found itself at the center of many of our most mythic and sometimes heartbreaking tales. The largest land... Read more

Why Elephants Cry

By: John T. Hancock

Narrated by: Michael Langan

Length: 8 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Why Elephants Cry is a fascinating frolic through the literature and evidence surrounding the use of unusual behavior of animals to measure and predict the environment. The role of animals, from the smallest ant to the biggest elephant, as predictors of environmental changes is framed around the climate crisis, which highlights the increasingly... Read more

Interviewing Users, 2nd Edition

By: Steve Portigal

Narrated by: Brandon Pollock

Length: 7 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

In this new and updated edition of the acclaimed classic Interviewing Users, Steve Portigal quickly and effectively dispels the myth that interviewing is trivial. He shows how research studies and logistics can be used to determine concrete goals for a business and takes the reader on a detailed journey into the specifics of interviewing... Read more

When the Ice is Gone

By: Paul Bierman

Narrated by: David Marantz

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In 2018, lumps of frozen soil, collected from the bottom of the world's first deep ice core and lost for decades, reappeared in Denmark. When geologist Paul Bierman and his team first melted a piece of this unique material, they were shocked to find perfectly preserved leaves, twigs, and moss. That observation led them to a startling discovery:... Read more

Hegel, Marx and Vygotsky

By: Andy Blunden

Narrated by: Gary MacFadden

Length: 22 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Andy Blunden’s Hegel Marx & Vygotsky, Essays in Social Philosophy presents his novel approach to social theory in a series of essays. Blunden aims to use the cultural psychology of Lev Vygotsky and the Soviet Activity Theorists to renew Hegelian Marxism as an interdisciplinary science. This allows psychologists and social theorists to share... Read more

The Natural History of Crime

By: Patricia Wiltshire

Narrated by: Charlotte Strevens

Length: 11 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

AS SEEN IN THE SUNDAY TIMES, THE UK'S NO.1 FORENSIC ECOLOGIST LOOKS AT HER MOST HIGH-PROFILE AND INTERESTING CASES… I love puzzles, and finding answers is the only truly enjoyable part of what I do. Professor Patricia Wiltshire is a forensic ecologist, her days spent at crime scenes collecting samples, standing over dead bodies in a mortuary, or... Read more

Inheritance

By: Harvey Whitehouse

Narrated by: Harvey Whitehouse

Length: 10 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

The ancient inheritance that made us who we are—and is now driving us to ruin. Each of us is endowed with an inheritance—a set of evolved biases and cultural tools that shape every facet of our behavior. For countless generations, this inheritance has taken us to ever greater heights: driving the rise of more sophisticated technologies, more... Read more

Live Like a Guide Dog

By: Michael Hingson & Keri Wyatt Kent

Narrated by: Pat Grimes

Length: 8 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

A guide dog’s guide to life’s most important lessons! Michael Hingson’s inspiring true story captivated the world when he and his guide dog Roselle escaped the Twin Towers together on 9/11, a story that became the New York Times bestselling book Thunder Dog. During decades of walking with guide dogs, he had learned a surprising truth that helped... Read more

Listening When Parts Speak

By: Tamala Floyd LCSW

Narrated by: Tamala Floyd LCSW

Length: 8 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

An expert therapist and teacher leads you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing from collective and intergenerational trauma, based in the powerful practice of Internal Family Systems therapy.

The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of psychotherapy is acclaimed for its power to help us recognize and integrate disparate parts... Read more

Microbes

By: David L. Kirchman

Narrated by: Tristan Morris

Length: 7 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

For billions of years, microbes have produced and consumed greenhouse gases that regulate global temperature and in turn other aspects of our climate. The balance of these gases maintains Earth's habitability. Methane, a greenhouse gas produced only by microbes, may have kept Earth out of a deep freeze billions of years ago. Likewise, variations... Read more

Southern Wonder

By: R. Scot Duncan

Narrated by: Chris Abernathy

Length: 11 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

When all the species of birds, trees, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, wildflowers, dragonflies, tiger beetles, and ants are tallied, Alabama harbors more species than ninety percent of the other states in the US. The state's 4,533 species, with more being inventoried and discovered each year, are supported by no less than sixty-four... Read more

Smart Rivals

By: Feng Zhu & Bonnie Yining Cao

Narrated by: Cindy Kay

Length: 4 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

A new, researched-based look at how traditional or smaller companies can better compete with Big Tech on their own terms



Companies are fighting the wrong battle. The consensus has been to learn the best practices from Big Tech and imitate them. But new paths for growth aren't created by imitation; they're forged by radical differentiation.



In... Read more

Mini Psychology

By: Jonny Thomson

Narrated by: Jonny Thomson

Length: 5 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

'The most comprehensive - and delightful - guide to the human mind.' STEPHANIE HARRISON
'This little book would persuade you that psychology is not just fun but hugely important.' PROFESSOR GEOFF BEATIE

Why do people stay in unhappy relationships?
What are the six tricks for successful persuasion?
Can personality traits predict future... Read more

The Miscarriage Map

By: Dr. Sunita Osborn

Narrated by: Siiri Scott

Length: 4 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Miscarriage: It can devastate an individual, a couple, and family to their very core. And yet, this painfully common human experience is so rarely talked about. How do we continue functioning? How do we tell our partner what we need? How do we deal with emotional dumpster fire that is the aftermath of a miscarriage? How do we not kill the fifth... Read more

Trash Talk

By: Iris Gottlieb

Narrated by: Dani Martineck

Length: 6 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

An eye-opening, illustrated look at something we often take for granted—our trash, and the systems in place that make it disappear (or not)

In a world of mass consumption and busy schedules, taking the time to understand our own trash habits can be daunting. In Trash Talk, the ever-curious and talented Iris Gottlieb pulls back the curtain on the... Read more

The Unthinkable (Revised and Updated)

By: Amanda Ripley

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

Length: 11 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

Unlock the secrets of survival with this riveting expedition into the science of disaster—now revised and updated to address the pandemic, the role of social media in disaster response, and more—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Smartest Kids in the World

Disaster can come in many forms, from earthquakes and avalanches to... Read more

Obitchuary

By: Spencer Henry & Madison Reyes

Narrated by: Spencer Henry, Madison Reyes & Annette Amelia O...

Length: 5 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Based on the popular podcast, Obitchuary: The Big Hot Book of Death is a smart, funny look at the American culture of death and how we’re remembered.
 
It’s safe to say everyone thinks about death—whether they want to or not. But have you ever wondered about what sort of keepsakes you can make with your remains, or given any thought to the most... Read more

Embracing Hope

By: Viktor E. Frankl

Narrated by: Steve West

Length: 3 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

A highly anticipated, rediscovered collection from Viktor Frankl, published for the first time in the United States, exploring freedom, responsibility, and how we can draw meaning from the temporary nature of our lives

From the bestselling author of Man's Search for Meaning, which has sold over 18 million copies

The Library of Congress lists Man’s... Read more

A Medical Vietnamese Language Course

By: Linh Pham

Narrated by: Linh Pham

Length: 1 hour

Abridged: No

This Vietnamese language course is designed for professionals in the medical and healthcare fields who wish to improve their communication skills with Vietnamese-speaking patients. While the course includes some essential 'universal' vocabulary and phrases that can be useful in various situations, its primary focus is on equipping you with the... Read more

Unveiling Vulnerabilities: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

By: Ahmed Musa

Narrated by: Ahmed Musa

Length: 6 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

The thorough manual "Unveiling Vulnerabilities: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing: Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape Responsibly" is intended for cybersecurity experts, IT managers, and enthusiasts who wish to comprehend and put into practice efficient methods for safeguarding digital assets. This book provides a thorough examination... Read more

Dirt

By: David R. Montgomery

Narrated by: Tim Lundeen

Length: 12 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Dirt, soil, call it what you want, it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, our cities. This fascinating yet disquieting audiobook finds, however, that we are running out of dirt, and it's no laughing matter. An engaging natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to... Read more

The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy

By: Susan M. Johnson

Narrated by: Brian Arens

Length: 12 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Since its original publication in 1996, The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection has been the definitive guide for couple therapists, supervisors, and students wishing to practice emotionally focused therapy. This cutting-edge third edition addresses recent changes in the field of couple therapy, including updated... Read more

Python in Depth

By: Nathan Venture, D

Narrated by: Benjamin Martinez

Length: 8 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

Step Into the Future of Coding with Python: Your Comprehensive Guide Awaits
Dive into Python and become a versatile coder ready to face any digital challenge. "Python in Depth: A Multipurpose Coder and Programmer's Guide" goes beyond the basics, guiding you through Python's evolving landscape, from fundamentals to advanced applications.
Begin with... Read more

My Voice Will Go with You

By: Sidney Rosen

Narrated by: Brian Arens

Length: 7 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

A chalice of wisdom for our time. (Ernest L. Rossi, PhD, C.J. Jung Institute of Los Angeles) Milton H. Erickson has been called the most influential hypnotherapist of our time. Part of his therapy was his use of teaching tales, which through shock, surprise, or confusion - with genius use of questions, puns, and playful humor - helped people to... Read more