Science & Technology audiobooks

Artificial General Intelligence

By: Julian Togelius

Narrated by: Steve Marvel

Length: 4 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Artificial intelligence surrounds us. More and more of the systems and services you interact with every day are based on AI technology. Most AI is narrowly specific; that is, it can only do a single thing, in a single context. For example, your spellchecker can't do mathematics, and the world's best chess-playing program can’t play Tetris. Human... Read more

Data Intensive Applications

By: Sam Campbell

Narrated by: Rayan Mitchell

Length: 3 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

In a world dominated by information, the ability to harness and interpret vast volumes of data has become paramount. "Data Intensive Applications: Architecting Scalable Solutions for Informed Decision-Making and Innovation" is your definitive guide to navigating the complexities of the data revolution. This book explores the fundamental... Read more

Bite

By: Bill Schutt

Narrated by: Charles Constant

Length: 7 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

From three-inch fang blennies to thirty-foot prehistoric crocodiles, from gaboon vipers to Neanderthals, Bite is a fascinating journey through the natural, scientific, and cultural history of something right in front of—or in—our faces: teeth.

In Bite, zoologist Bill Schutt makes a surprising case: it is teeth that are responsible for the... Read more

Gray Matters

By: Theodore H. Schwartz

Narrated by: Sean Pratt

Length: 16 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

“If you are at all curious about the brain or the surgeons who operate on it, Gray Matters is a must read and Dr. Theodore Schwartz is the perfect guide, a master brain surgeon and superbly talented writer. I have not read a better biography of our shared profession, and in Schwartz's talented hands, the most enigmatic 3 1/2 pounds of tissue in... Read more

The Code of Honor

By: Ed Skoudis & Paul J. Maurer

Narrated by: Rick Adamson

Length: 5 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

While some professions—including medicine, law, and engineering—have wholeheartedly embraced wide-ranging codes of ethics and conduct, the field of cybersecurity continues to lack an overarching ethical standard. This vacuum constitutes a significant threat to the safety of consumers and businesses around the world, slows commerce, and delays... Read more

On the Edge

By: Nate Silver

Narrated by: Nate Silver

Length: 15 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

NAMED A MOST-ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2024 BY FT, The Guardian, and The Sunday Times

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Signal and the Noise, the definitive guide to our era of risk—and the players raising the stakes
 
In the bestselling The Signal and the Noise, Nate Silver showed how forecasting would define the age of Big Data. Now,... Read more

Gitanjali

By: Rabindranath Tagore

Narrated by: Denis Daly

Length: 1 hour 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Gitanjali
By Rabindranath Tagore
With an Introduction by W. B. Yeats
Gitanjali (song offerings) is a collection of 103 devotional poems written originally in Bengali and first published in 1910. In 1912 a translation into English by the author was published in 1912, and led to his being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913.
The Indian... Read more

Sagittarius A Star

By: Mike Blake

Narrated by: Mike Blake

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Sagittarius A Star *
The wonders of nature, beyond our goldfish bowl.
The Cosmos unfolded into a glass onion, peturbed by - NOTHING at all!
The centre of our Galaxy. Inhabited by one of the most extraordinary and violent systems in Nature.
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The Secret Life of the Universe

By: Nathalie A. Cabrol

Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell

Length: 9 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the world’s leading astrobiologists takes us on an awe-inspiring journey across the cosmos to investigate some of humanity’s most profound questions: Are we alone in the universe? And how did life on Earth begin?

We are in a golden age in astronomy, living on the cusp of breakthroughs that will revolutionize our understanding of our place... Read more

Why We Do What We Do

By: Edward L. Deci & Richard Flaste

Narrated by: Douglas James

Length: 7 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

What motivates us as students, employees, and individuals? If you reward your children for doing their homework, they will usually respond by getting it done. But is this the most effective method of motivation? No, says psychologist Edward L. Deci, who challenges traditional thinking and shows that this method actually works against... Read more

Southern palm tree

By: Dr. Amr Mounir

Narrated by: Pandarosh

Length: 4 minutes

Abridged: No

A true story about a woman from Upper Egypt, so great is what she did that the writer could not find a title for it except a southern palm tree. Read more

White nightmare

By: Shady El Seify

Narrated by: Pandarosh

Length: 6 minutes

Abridged: No

A short, philosophical story in which the narrator or author looks at a black corner in a white dot. Read more

Complexity

By: Melanie Mitchell

Narrated by: Kathleen Godwin

Length: 11 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

What enables individually simple insects like ants to act with such precision and purpose as a group? How do trillions of neurons produce something as extraordinarily complex as consciousness? In this remarkably clear and companionable audiobook, leading complex systems scientist Melanie Mitchell provides an intimate tour of the sciences of... Read more

The Little Book of Restorative Justice in Education

By: Katherine Evans & Dorothy Vaandering

Narrated by: Mike Fraser

Length: 3 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

Much more than a response to harm, restorative justice nurtures relational, interconnected school cultures. The wisdom embedded within its principles and practices is being welcomed at a time when exclusionary discipline and zero-tolerance policies are recognized as perpetuating student apathy, disproportionality, and the school-to-prison... Read more

Making Thinking Visible

By: Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church & Karin Morrison

Narrated by: Douglas James

Length: 11 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

A proven program for enhancing students' thinking and comprehension abilities Visible thinking is a research-based approach to teaching thinking, begun at Harvard's Project Zero, that develops students' thinking dispositions while at the same time deepening their understanding of the topics they study. Rather than a set of fixed lessons, visible... Read more

Learning From Strangers

By: Robert S. Weiss

Narrated by: Dan Gallagher

Length: 8 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Learning From Strangers is the definitive work on qualitative research interviewing. It draws on Robert Weiss's 30 years of experience in interviewing and teaching others how to do it. The most effective interviews, says Weiss, rely on creating cooperation - an open and trusting alliance between interviewer and respondent, dedicated to specific... Read more

Self-Regulation and Mindfulness

By: Varleisha Gibbs

Narrated by: Camille Thurmond

Length: 5 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

Varleisha Gibbs, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, has created a unique, evidence-based resource for helping children who have trouble self-regulating, staying focused, managing their senses, and controlling their emotions. Based on the latest research in neuroscience, Self-Regulation and Mindfulness provides highly practical, kid friendly lessons to teach... Read more

How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days

By: Shirlee Kalstone

Narrated by: Scott R. Pollak

Length: 2 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

For almost 20 years, dog owners have turned to this succinct guide for sensible, step-by-step advice on how to housebreak their beloved pets - in just one week! Now revised and updated in this audio edition, pet expert Shirlee Kalstone's foolproof method for housebreaking your dog is available with a fresh, new, sound, and up-to-date... Read more

The One Hour Content Plan

By: Meera Kothand

Narrated by: Liz Morey

Length: 1 hour 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Unlock countless content ideas. Sell your products and services with ease. Get your content to work harder for you. Does any of this sound like you? 1. You never know what to write. On most days you struggle to come up with blog post ideas and haven’t planned in advance what your content is going to be about. You're always looking to fill a... Read more

Data-Driven Science and Engineering

By: Sam Campbell

Narrated by: Rayan Mitchell

Length: 4 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

In the modern era, where data is the new gold, "Data-Driven Science and Engineering: Mastering the Art of Data-Driven Decision Making" serves as a comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of data for scientific inquiry and engineering innovation. This book bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, offering a... Read more

JavaScript Jumpstart

By: Jacob Thompson

Narrated by: Jacob Thompson

Length: 3 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

"JavaScript Jumpstart: The Essential Guide for New Coders" is a priceless tool for anyone getting started in the web development industry. Specifically designed for novices, this book simplifies the complicated principles of JavaScript, the foundation of contemporary online applications, into easily understood and captivating content. The... Read more

Dog Behiviour Training, Learn Dog

By: Maree Hart

Narrated by: Maree Hart

Length: 3 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

If you already have a dog in your life or you are considering adopting a dog into your life then this book is a must-read. Whether you have behavioral or obedience issues or not, there is always something new to learn when you understand how the mind and body of a dog actually works.
Maree is so tuned in to animals, dogs in particular, that she... Read more

Data Analysis with Python

By: Sam Campbell

Narrated by: Rayan Mitchell

Length: 3 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

In a world where information is king, the ability to extract valuable insights from data has become an indispensable skill. Whether you're a beginner eager to dive into the world of data or an experienced analyst looking to refine your expertise, this book is your ultimate guide to mastering data analysis using the versatile Python programming... Read more

The Art of SQL

By: Richard Evans

Narrated by: Richard Evans

Length: 3 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Art of SQL: Crafting Robust Database Solutions" is a comprehensive guide that takes you through the intricate world of SQL (Structured Query Language), offering invaluable insights into mastering this essential tool for effective database management. Whether you're a seasoned database professional or a novice eager to delve into relational... Read more