Non-Fiction Audiobooks

The Geek Manifesto: Why science matters Audiobook

"The geeks are coming. And our world needs them. Whether we want to improve education or cut crime, to enhance public health or to generate clean energy, we need the experimental methods of science - the best tool humanity has yet developed for working out what works. Yet from the way we're governed to the news we're fed by the media we're let down by a lack of understanding and respect for its insights and evidence. In The Geek Manifesto Mark Henderson explains why and how we need to entrench scientific thinking more deeply into every aspect of our society. A new movement is gathering. Let's turn it into a force our leaders cannot ignore. Shortlisted for the Political Book Awards Polemic of the Year 2012."

Mark Henderson (Author), Tom Lawrence (Narrator)

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Making a Difference: Stories of Vision and Courage from America's Leaders

"One of the most captivating heroes of the last decade and the author of the New York Times bestseller Highest Duty explores the nature of leadership with some of America's best and brightest At a time of political polarization and economic turmoil, we yearn for superior leadership. Few have demonstrated this trait better than Captain ''Sully'' Sullenberger, a man who embodies the core values that are at the heart of America: responsibility, optimism, integrity, loyalty, and compassion. In this follow-up to his bestselling memoir, Sullenberger engages nearly a dozen distinguished Americans to explore the nature of leadership, what it means, what it takes, and how it can be fostered and developed in all of our lives. They are asked the important questions: Where do the best leaders come from? And how do the most successful and creative truly lead, motivate, and inspire? Sullenberger talks to men and women from diverse fields, including space exploration, business, government, education, sports, finance, medicine, and the military, all of whom embody, in the truest sense, moral courage and leadership by personal example. Among those included are: Tony La Russa, the legendary baseball manager; Gene Kranz, the NASA flight director during the historic Gemini and Apollo programs; Michelle Rhee, founder of the New Teacher Project; former governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm; Jim Sinegal, co-founder and CEO of Costco; Lieutenant Colonel Tammy Duckworth, former assistant secretary with the Department of Veterans Affairs; Bill Bratton, former NYPD commissioner and LAPD chief; and former Labor secretary Robert Reich."

Chesley B. Sullenberger (Author), Chesley B. Sullenberger, Michael Mcconnohie (Narrator)

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English for you 3 - Intermediate

"Do you study English and you would like to better understand what you hear? Would you like to listen to intermediate English dialogues and short stories? Then English for you 3 - Intermediate can be for you. You will listen 39 English conversations and 36 short stories in intermediate level. Listen to these situations: at petrol station, in coffee shop, at the reception, at the doctor, on the beach, in post office and more. Listen to these short stories about: snowboarding, quitting a job, getting married, leader, neurotic, swimming, one day, office, shop assistant, truck driver, fitness trainer, new film, party, businessman, athlete, soldier and more. You will listen only English short stories and conversations. Maximum 1200 basic English words were used in these stories and conversations."

Richard Ludvik (Author), Richard Ludvik (Narrator)

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Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History

"Did you know that breast milk contains substances similar to cannabis? Or that it's sold on the Internet for 262 times the price of oil? Feted and fetishized, the breast is an evolutionary masterpiece. But in the modern world, the breast is changing. Breasts are getting bigger, arriving earlier, and attracting newfangled chemicals. Increasingly, the odds are stacked against us in the struggle with breast cancer, even among men. What makes breasts so mercurial—and so vulnerable? In this informative and highly entertaining account, intrepid science reporter Florence Williams sets out to uncover the latest scientific findings from the fields of anthropology, biology, and medicine. Her investigation follows the life cycle of the breast from puberty to pregnancy to menopause, taking her from a plastic surgeon's office where she learns about the importance of cup size in Texas to the laboratory where she discovers the presence of environmental toxins in her own breast milk. The result is a fascinating exploration of where breasts came from, where they have ended up, and what we can do to save them."

Florence Williams (Author), Kate Reading (Narrator)

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Sport And The British

"Apart from the English language itself, the invention of modern sport has been our major cultural legacy to the rest of the world. In this 30-part narrative history series, with the help of the academic team from the International Centre for Sports History and Culture at De Montfort University, Clare looks at the unique and vital role sport has played, and continues to play, in our national life. Clare travels to Rugby, which can claim to be the birthplace of the modern Olympics, and she also investigates the role our sporting heroes play in shaping national identity - and rivalry. She discovers the vital role gambling has played, as well as the change from amateur to professional sport. From the birth of broadcasting to the way television has changed our relationship with sport forever - via the British Empire and the importance of sport between both world wars - this is a historic series about our national passion and how the British took sport to the world. Due to copyright reasons, this contains edited versions of the episodes that were originally broadcast."

Clare Balding (Author), Clare Balding, Various (Narrator)

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Jerusalem: The Holy City

"With a fascinating past and turbulent present, Jerusalem is a city like no other. From its founding 6,000 years ago to the present day, Jerusalem has gripped the hearts of the faithful worldwide. Thousands of books have been written about its religious significance and history. Now, you too will have the opportunity to explore what lies beneath the city’s streets, homes, and shops. In this course, you will learn about the Holy City’s history, its spiritual significance, the treatment of the city in the Bible, and archaeological discoveries throughout the city. Believers in the One God, whether they are Jewish, Christian, or Muslim, consider Jerusalem a sacred place. Under the guidance of Fr. Leslie J. Hoppe, O.F.M. , Ph.D., an expert on the Holy Land, you will look at Jerusalem’s special status in these religions. You will also explore the centrality of the city in the Hebrew Bible, which provides the basis for the city’s uniqueness, and in the New Testament. In addition to examining the Holy City’s story through sacred literature, you will also discover its rich history by exploring the archaeology of the city. If you are interested in the contemporary issue of Jerusalem’s political status, this series will broaden your horizons. The story of the city and its people over the millennia is a fascinating study of the human spirit in seeking an experience of the Divine. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide."

Leslie J. Hoppe (Author), Leslie J. Hoppe (Narrator)

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Lisa's Song

"Al Brown plays the guitar in a band with friends. He writes songs, too. 'Our boy can't live without his music,' his parents say. But when Al's baby sister, Lisa, arrives from hospital, his life is suddenly different. Now his mother and father have no time for him, and he has no time for school work – or the band. Then Al's sister gets ill. And Grandad tells him, 'Write a song for Lisa!' But why, and how can this help?"

Lesley Thompson (Author), Multiple Narrators (Narrator)

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On America's Prison Industrial Complex

"Music mogul Russell Simmons talks with MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan about the prison industrial complex turning America’s prisons into a for profit industry. Simmons cites the legal bribery, where lobbyists pay politicians to keep non-violent criminals locked up, as just one example the harmful effect money has on politics."

Russell Simons (Author), Dylan Ratigan (Narrator)

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Pebbles on the Beach

"Abby is a teenager, and she doesn't talk much to her parents. Abby's dad works hard for an oil company, and Abby's mom doesn't like her friends. Then, one summer, Abby stays with her crazy Aunt May in California. Here – with Aunt May and her neighbours Diego and Bianca – she learns to see things differently. But, one night, there's an oil spill on the beautiful beach near their home. What can Abby, her aunt, and the neighbours do? And who answers Abby's call for help? And how?"

Alex Raynham (Author), Multiple Narrators (Narrator)

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The Little Match Girl

"It's a cold winter's day, and a poor little girl can't sell any of her matches to people in the street. She can't go home with no money. But how can she stay warm? That 31st December, the little match girl sees rich people's homes, Christmas trees, and wonderful things to eat. She remembers also her kind grandmother – now sadly dead. Can the New Year make things any better for the poor young girl?"

Bill Bowler, Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Multiple Narrators (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Spanish in Minutes: How to Study Spanish the Fun Way

"Learn how to study Spanish! Imagine if you could instantly build your foreign language skills and have fun at the same time—now you can. The Spanish in Minutes Instant Language series takes a fun, entertaining, and scientific approach to learning Spanish. With the award-winning Liv Montgomery as your verbal tour guide, you'll learn how to study Spanish with special speed-learning techniques designed to engage multiple senses for increased retention by 35 percent. Converse in Spanish like a native about dining, travel, counting skills, and even medical needs. With Spanish in Minutes: How to Study Spanish the Fun Way, you'll build your vocabulary and confidence almost effortlessly. Where other foreign language programs may bore you to death with monotonous drills, Spanish in Minutes takes a playful, interactive approach.This method, scientifically proven to be more effective, combines Mind Music, 130 vocabulary lessons, humor, and a relaxing hypnotic technique to speed up learning and increase retention. Imagine how effective you'll be on your next trip. Study in the car, at the gym, or even on the plane.Build your Spanish skills the fun way—with Spanish in Minutes!"

Made For Success (Author), Liv Montgomery (Narrator)

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The Amateur: Barack Obama in the White House

"It's amateur hour at the White House. So says New York Times bestselling author Edward Klein in his political expos├® The Amateur. Tapping into the public's growing sentiment that President Obama is in over his head, The Amateur argues that Obama's toxic combination of incompetence and arrogance has run our nation and his presidency off the rails. 'Obama was both completely inexperienced and ideologically far to the left of most Americans when he entered the White House,' says Klein. 'And he was so arrogant that he didn't even know what he didn't know.' Klein, who is known for getting the inside scoop on everyone from the Kennedys to the Clintons, reveals never-before-published details about the Obama administration's political inner workings, as well as Barack and Michelle's personal lives, including: –The inordinate influence Michelle wields over Barack and her feud with a high-profile celebrity –The real reason Rahm Emanuel left the White House (it wasn't for family reasons) –Why Valerie Jarrett's role is closer to that of Rasputin than impartial senior advisor –How Obama has purposefully forgotten and ignored those who put him in power, including the Kennedys and the Jewish and African American communities in Chicago From Obama's conceited and detached demeanor, to his detrimental reliance on Michelle Obama and Valerie Jarrett's advice, to the Obamas' extravagant and out-of-touch lifestyle, The Amateur reveals a president whose ignorance and incompetence are sabotaging himself, his presidency, and America."

Edward Klein (Author), John Mclain (Narrator)

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