Science & Technology audiobooks

Reflections on the Mind of Plato

By: Joseph N. Uemura

Narrated by: Joseph N. Uemura

Length: 4 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

“Plato was not a Platonist! I would like to show . . . that anyone who reads the dialogues of Plato without bias or an ax to grind will find a humorous, witty, pleasant friend; and not a desiccated scholarly mandarin. Plato was an open-minded, tolerant, reasonable individual, not a tight-lipped, pietistic, puritan. In a word, Plato was an... Read more

Männer

By: Gerald Hüther

Narrated by: Gerald Hüther

Length: 4 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Wie wird ein Mann ein Mann? Oder etwas präziser: Wie wird aus dem, was ein Mann werden könnte, schließlich das, wofür sich der Betreffende aufgrund seines Geschlechts hält? Diese Frage beschäftigt den Biologen, Hirnforscher und Bestsellerautor Gerald Hüther in seinem neuen Buch. Die wichtigste Erkenntnis der Hirnforschung lautet: Das menschliche... Read more

Reality and the Arts

By: Albert A. Anderson

Narrated by: Albert A. Anderson

Length: 4 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Art is the creative manifestation of essences. In order to understand the relation between art and reality, we need a philosophical guide. The best way to comprehend how the creative act of imagining enables the mind to seek reality is to employ the kind of dialectical thinking that Plato used in his dialogues. Beginning with the shadows on the... Read more

On Liberty

By: John Stuart Mill

Narrated by: Albert A. Anderson

Length: 6 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

John Stuart Mill’s On Liberty was first published in 1859. In the 21st century this text confirms Socrates’ claim that “it is only the life of true philosophy that scorns the life of political ambition” (Plato’s Republic, 521). Mill’s thinking about freedom in civic and social life examines fundamental principles shared among conservative,... Read more

Dao De Jing

By: Laozi

Narrated by: Albert A. Anderson

Length: 1 hour 26 minutes

Abridged: No

The Dao De Jing exists on the border between poetry and philosophy, embracing both mythos and logos. Its poetic form can stand alone, but it is enriched when its timeless ideas are analyzed and explained through careful scholarship. For example: “He who knows others is knowledgeable. He who knows himself is wise.” These words resemble Socrates’... Read more

Foundations of Ethics

By: Immanuel Kant

Narrated by: Ray Childs

Length: 5 hours

Abridged: No

These works articulate the most fundamental principles of Kant’s ethical and political world-view. “What is Enlightenment?” (1784) and Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals (1785) were written in the period between the American Revolution and the French Revolution. Taken together they challenge all free people to think about the... Read more

Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health (Japanese Edition)

By: L. Ron Hubbard

Narrated by: Multiple Narrators

Length: 23 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

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「（ダイアネティックスは）人間の... Read more

The Poetics

By: Aristotle

Narrated by: Albert A. Anderson

Length: 1 hour 25 minutes

Abridged: No

Aristotle's Poetics is best known for its definition and analysis of tragedy and comedy, but it also applies to truth and beauty as they are manifested in the other arts. In our age, when the natural and social sciences have dominated the quest for truth, it is helpful to consider why Aristotle claimed: "poetry is more philosophical and more... Read more

The Brewmaster's Art

By: Charles Bamforth

Narrated by: Charles Bamforth

Length: 7 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

With origins 8,000 years in the past, beer brewing has held a prominent place in many diverse cultures the world over. A university professor with more than 30 years' experience in the brewing industry, Professor Charles W. Bamforth is ideally suited to lead these engaging lectures on beermaking. With infectious enthusiasm, Professor Bamforth... Read more

Religion, Myth, and Magic

By: Susan Johnston

Narrated by: Susan Johnston

Length: 7 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

Anthropologist Susan Johnston turns a scholarly eye on one of humankind's primary interests throughout history: the spiritual belief system. Beginning her lectures with an attempt to define religion, Professor Johnston continues this intriguing study with an examination of mythology and symbols, rituals and witchcraft, gender, politics, and... Read more

Fueling the Planet: The Past, Present, and Future of Energy

By: Michael McElroy

Narrated by: Michael McElroy

Length: 7 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Renowned professor Michael B. McElroy leads a comprehensive examination of energy, including its history, use in the world today, and environmental consequences. Whether discussing the "oil shocks" of the 1970s, the current reliance on imported oil, or the growing buildup of carbon dioxide in the planet's atmosphere, it is clear that energy... Read more

59 Seconds

By: Richard Wiseman

Narrated by: Jonathan Cowley

Length: 8 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

A psychologist and best-selling author gives us a myth-busting response to the self-help movement, with tips and tricks to improve your life that come straight from the scientific community.

Richard Wiseman has been troubled by the realization that the self-help industry often promotes exercises that destroy motivation, damage relationships, and... Read more

YOU: On A Diet Revised Edition - Abridged

By: Michael F. Roizen & Mehmet Oz

Narrated by: Michael F. Roizen & Mehmet Oz

Length: TBA

Abridged: Yes

As they did with the revised edition of YOU: The Owner’s Manual, Dr. Roizen and Dr. Oz have updated their classic, international bestseller on diet. This nearly three million copy seller is filled with new information on emotional eating, the latest fad diets, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and over a hundred recipes.

For the first time in our... Read more

Your Kids Are Your Own Fault

By: Larry Winget

Narrated by: Larry Winget

Length: 6 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

Straight-talking, bestselling Pitbull of Parenting Larry Winget says "This is not a fix your kid book. It's a fix the way you parent book. You owe it to your kids to parent with a plan!"Being a parent is the toughest job in the world, especially with the increasing number of negative influences and pitfalls facing our kids today, from childhood... Read more

The Checklist Manifesto

By: Atul Gawande

Narrated by: John Bedford Lloyd

Length: 6 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

The New York Times bestselling author of Being Mortal and Complications reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist

We live in a world of great and increasing complexity, where even the most expert professionals struggle to master the tasks they face. Longer training, ever more advanced technologies—neither seems to prevent grievous... Read more

The Darwin Myth

By: Benjamin Wiker

Narrated by: Tom Weiner

Length: 4 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

In the 150 years since the publication of Origin of Species, Charles Darwin's reputation has wavered between two extremes—secular saint or heretic. But the truth is much more complicated than that. While he was by all accounts a kind and virtuous man, Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection has been one of the most destructive ideas... Read more

Storms of My Grandchildren

By: James Hansen

Narrated by: John Allen Nelson

Length: 12 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

In Storms of My Grandchildren, James Hansen—the nation's leading scientist on climate issues—speaks out for the first time with the full truth about global warming: the planet is hurtling even more rapidly than previously acknowledged to a climatic point of no return. Although Hansen was Al Gore's science adviser for the 2006 documentary An... Read more

Seven

By: Jacqueline Leo

Narrated by: Pam Ward

Length: 6 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Why are there 7 wonders of the world, 7 seas, 7 ages of man, 7 levels of hell, 7 primary colors, 7 whole notes of the musical scale, and 7 days of the week? And why, when asked to choose a number between 1 and 10, do most people choose 7?Leo celebrates the special qualities of the number 7 by delving into its mathematical, scientific,... Read more

The Natural Mind - Waking Up

By: Alan Orr

Narrated by: alan orr

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Imagine if just by reading one book you could transform your thinking, open your mind to new possibilities and embark on a mind adventure on a voyage of self discovery that will not only benefit you, your loved ones, friends and family but has the power to benefit humanity. This is that book.
The journey of personal deconstruction is not an easy... Read more

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

By: William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer

Narrated by: Chike Johnson

Length: 10 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Now a Netflix Film, Starring and Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor of 12 Years a SlaveWilliam Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger. But William had read about windmills, and he dreamed of building one that would bring to his small village a set of... Read more

Animal Magnetism

By: Rita Mae Brown

Narrated by: Karen White

Length: 7 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

Rita Mae Brown's first memory is the sound of a deep, rumbling purr. From the cat that slept in her cradle to the horses, hounds, cats, and chickens who live on her Virginia farm today, Brown has always been surrounded by animals.



Listeners will meet Mickey, a long-haired tiger cat who joined Rita Mae on childhood exploits; Franklin, her... Read more

Frozen

By: Scott Baldyga & Larry Johnson

Narrated by: William Dufris

Length: 12 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

At first, the job as clinical director at Alcor Life Extension Foundation was an exciting change for veteran paramedic Larry Johnson: a well-funded research facility pushing the limits of modern biotech. But as he gained the trust of his eccentric coworkers and was promoted to acting COO, Larry was thrust into a nightmare world of scandalous... Read more

De la tranquillité de l'âme

By: Seneque

Narrated by: Irène Jacob

Length: 1 hour 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Sénèque est un philosophe, un dramaturge et un homme d'État du premier siècle après Jésus-Christ. Il a été en charge de l'éducation de Néron, futur Empereur de Rome. Sa pensée se situe en filiation avec le Stoïcisme grec, mais la notion de système est mise à distance au profit de considérations davantage morales que métaphysiques. Le principe... Read more

Surviving and Thriving When Times Are Tough

By: Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.

Narrated by: Michael Toms

Length: 57 minutes

Abridged: No

When stress feels overwhelming, we struggle to find the balance we desperately need to get through it all. Borysenko guides us through the warning signs of pessimism and the pitfalls of optimism. She also offers up a wealth of suggestions for how to develop what she calls “stress-hardiness”—to handle all of life’s challenges with resilience,... Read more