Science & Technology Audiobooks

Radiolab is one of the most popular and longest-running shows on NPR, with 1.8 million listeners per week and over 500,000 podcast subscribers. Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.

Latif Nasser, Lulu Miller (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Radiolab Greatest Hits, Vol. 3

Latif Nasser, Lulu Miller (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Hunt for the Shadow Wolf: The lost history of wolves in Britain and the myths and stories that surro

Renowned rewilder Derek Gow has a dream: that one day we will see the return of the wolf to Britain as it has already returned elsewhere. As Derek worked to reintroduce the beaver, he began to hear stories of the wolf, both real and mythical, and his fascination with this creature grew. With increasing curiosity, Derek started to piece together fragments of information, stories and artefacts to reveal a shadowy creature that first walked proud through these lands and then was hunted to extinction as coexistence turned to fear, hatred – and domination. What Derek came to realize was that the underlying motives behind our hatred were actually far more prosaic and, like most persecutions, to do with power and profit. We turned the wolf into a savage beast and saw its extirpation as a civilizing mission. But the wolf survived far longer than many thought and Derek tells of his sightings of the wolf through folklore and mythology, the records of grand estates and parish churches as well as wolf heads, both real and recreated. With bitingly funny but also tender stories, Hunt for the Shadow Wolf is Derek’s quest to uncover the true nature of this creature because, as we seek to heal our landscape, we must reconcile our relationship with it. Before we can even begin to bring the wolf back, we need to understand it. “I have loved this chase dearly and though what unfolds might be an ending of sorts, I have no intention to let this hunt cease.”?Derek Gow, from Hunt for the Shadow Wolf

Derek Gow (Author), Angus King (Narrator)

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Quick Fixes: Drugs in America from Prohibition to the 21st Century Binge

Americans are in the midst of a world-historic drug binge. Opiates, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, marijuana, antidepressants, antipsychotics-across the board, consumption has shot up in the twenty-first century. At the same time, the United States is home to the largest prison system in the world, justified in part by a now zombified 'war' on drugs. How did we get here? Quick Fixes is a look at American society through the lens of its pharmacological crutches. Though particularly acute in recent decades, the contradiction between America's passionate love and intense hatred for drugs has been one of its defining characteristics for over a century. Through nine chapters, each devoted to the modern history of a drug or class of drugs, Fong examines Americans' fraught relationship with psychoactive substances. As society changes it produces different forms of stress, isolation, and alienation. These changes, in turn, shape the sorts of drugs society chooses. By laying out the histories, functions, and experiences of our chemical comforts, the hope is to help answer that ever perplexing question: what does it mean to be an American?

Benjamin Y. Fong (Author), Stephen Caffrey (Narrator)

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A Necessary Kindness

Juno Carey (Author), Charlotte Colwill (Narrator)

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See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking

In See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking, information security strategist and educator Ed Adams delivers a unique and insightful discussion of the many different ways the people in your organization-inhabiting a variety of roles not traditionally associated with cybersecurity-can contribute to improving its cybersecurity backbone. You'll discover how developers, DevOps professionals, managers, and others can strengthen your cybersecurity. You'll also find out how improving your firm's diversity and inclusion can have dramatically positive effects on your team's talent. Using the familiar analogy of the color wheel, the author explains the modern roles and responsibilities of practitioners who operate within each 'slice.' He also includes: real-world examples and case studies that demonstrate the application of the ideas discussed; interviews with established industry leaders in a variety of disciplines explaining what non-security professionals can do to improve cybersecurity; and actionable strategies and specific methodologies for professionals working in several different fields interested in meeting their cybersecurity obligations. Perfect for managers, directors, executives, and other business leaders, See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking is also ideal for policymakers, regulators, and compliance professionals.

Ed Adams (Author), Rich Miller (Narrator)

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Fighting Phishing: Everything You Can Do to Fight Social Engineering and Phishing

Fighting Phishing: Everything You Can Do to Fight Social Engineering and Phishing serves as the ideal defense against phishing. Unlike most anti-phishing books, which focus only on one or two strategies, this book discusses all the policies, education, and technical strategies that are essential to a complete phishing defense. This book gives clear instructions for deploying a great defense-in-depth strategy to defeat hackers and malware. Written by the lead data-driven defense evangelist at the world's number one anti-phishing company, KnowBe4, Inc., this guide shows you how to create an enduring, integrated cybersecurity culture. - Learn what social engineering and phishing are, why they are so dangerous to your cybersecurity, and how to defend against them - Educate yourself and other users on how to identify and avoid phishing scams, to stop attacks before they begin - Discover the latest tools and strategies for locking down data when phishing has taken place, and stop breaches from spreading - Develop technology and security policies that protect your organization against the most common types of social engineering and phishing

Roger A. Grimes (Author), Ray Greenley (Narrator)

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The Beast Within: Humans as Animals

How different from animals are we really? Are humans the only creatures who love, laugh, cry, possess morals, and wage war? In The Beast Within, scientific researcher and ethologist Jessica Serra upends the assumptions that underpin our very human hypothesis that we possess a superior place in the hierarchy of organisms on Earth. How did we come to think of our animality as standing in opposition to our humanity-and does this reasoning have a scientific basis? Through the fascinating discoveries made by ethologists, anthropologists, and archeologists, Serra deciphers our behaviors in light of their animal roots and demystifies ideas about how different animals are from humans. She compares human behaviors with those exhibited by other species in chapters spanning topics as varied as sex, morality, emotions, intelligence, and family. Exploring the evolution of various animal species, as well as the evolution of historical ideas about humanity and animality, Serra theorizes that human behaviors and motivations may hold more in common with those of animals than we think. These explorations of scientific findings encourage us to reconsider how much we have truly removed ourselves from 'the beast within.'

Jessica Serra (Author), Emily Sutton-Smith (Narrator)

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100 Great Scientists Who Changed the World

'If I saw further than others it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants.' - Sir Isaac Newton This audiobook introduces 100 of these giants of scientific discovery: the men and women who, often in the face of extreme skepticism or worse, have striven and succeeded in pushing back the boundaries of human knowledge. Ranging across the spectrum of scientific endeavor, from the cosmology of Copernicus and Galileo, to the medical revolutions of Hippocrates and Galen, it includes the fields of physics, biology, chemistry and genetics. Spanning from the ancient world to the 20th century, these figures include: - Aristotle - Leonardo di Vinci - Benjamin Franklin - Isaac Newton - Stephen Hawking 100 Great Scientists Who Changed the World provides riveting insight into the men and women who shaped the world today.

John Balchin (Author), Colin Mace (Narrator)

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Turning the Giant: Disrupting Your Industry with Persistent Innovation

John Berra is no stranger to turning giants. As someone who spent over three decades in the automation community, Berra knows what it’s like to confront major obstacles and leverage then to his advantage. For example, in the mid-1990s, Berra was faced with a unique challenge. The automation industry was at a crossroads, and as President of Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Berra could have played it safe and maintained business as usual. But doing so would have ensured companies like Honeywell would have gained the upper hand. Instead, Berra focused on developing a revolutionary operating system named DeltaV. And in doing so, he led Fisher-Rosemount Systems to disrupt an entire industry. Moves like this set Berra apart from his competitors. On one hand, Berra is one of the most intelligent innovators of his era and there is a reason Intech Magazine named him one of the fifty most influential industry innovators ever. That said, Berra was also incredibly practical and willing to take his share of calculated risks. Because Berra believed is disruptive innovation, he was able to turn giants others were not willing to touch.

John Berra (Author), Michael Brown (Narrator)

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Procedure and Documentation in Supply Chain Management

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In 'Procedure and Documentation in Supply Chain Management,' author Sanjivan Saini provides a comprehensive guide to the intricacies of managing procedures and documentation in the dynamic field of supply chain management. This book delves into the critical aspects of logistics, documentation, and the various processes that underpin the movement of goods and materials across diverse industries. Saini offers valuable insights and practical knowledge for professionals, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of supply chain operations. The book covers a wide range of topics, organized into several key sections: Section 1: Logistics Management Process This section lays the foundation for understanding the logistics management process, covering topics such as the logistics process itself, the diverse industries engaged in logistics, the role of raw material suppliers, product manufacturing, transportation organizations, and the critical connection with marketplaces and customers. Section 2: Warehousing and Documentation Here, the focus shifts to warehousing and the essential role it plays in supply chains. Saini explains the basis of documentation and emphasizes the importance of proper documentation practices in logistics. The section also delves into the various types of documents used and the circumstances in which they come into play. Section 3: Raw Material Documents This section provides a detailed examination of the documents involved in the supply chain, from those required by raw material suppliers to documents necessary for product suppliers, transport organizations, and traders, both inland and overseas. It also touches on government processes, Chamber of Commerce requirements, and certificates of origin. Section 4: Transport Documents Section 4 is a comprehensive exploration of documents required in transport, covering a wide array of topics including invoices, delivery challans, tax forms, waybills, bills of lading, and customs-related documents. The section also highlights aspects of rail and road transport, entry taxes, and transit passes. Section 5: Documentation in the Organization The final section of the book delves into various documents and certificates used within organizations. Topics include maintenance certificates for trucks, warehousing safety, rail goods wagons, air cargo maintenance, and sea worthiness certificates for cargo ships. The section concludes with insights into cargo information documents, classification societies, stability booklets, and marine loss insurance claims. Throughout the book, Sanjivan Saini emphasizes the importance of adhering to best practices in documentation, which are essential for efficiency, compliance, risk management, and transparency in supply chain operations. Readers will gain valuable knowledge about the critical role documentation plays in various aspects of logistics and supply chain management. 'Procedure and Documentation in Supply Chain Management' is a valuable resource that equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of logistics and documentation in today's global supply chain landscape. Whether you are a logistics professional, student, or industry enthusiast, this book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the subject.

Sanjivan Saini (Author), Digital Voice Madelyn G (Narrator)

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It Depends: Writing on Technology Leadership 2012-2022

It Depends: Writing on Technology Leadership 2012-2022, a collection of essays and articles by technology executive Kevin Goldsmith, is a must-read for current or aspiring engineering managers, directors, and senior technology executives. With over thirty years of experience in leadership roles at industry-leading technology companies like IBM, Silicon Graphics, Microsoft, and Adobe, as well as early-stage startups and unicorns like Spotify, Avvo, Anaconda, and DistroKid, Goldsmith shares his knowledge about leading technology teams and larger organizations in this book. The book covers a range of topics, including creating a culture of experimentation and innovation, managing day-to-day, career development as a technology leader, team building, and practical advice for handling the requirements of the engineering manager role. Goldsmith acknowledges that the context is different in every company and for every person, and he shares his wisdom to help leaders form solutions that make sense for their company, team, and themselves. What sets Goldsmith's writing apart is his ability to provide practical advice and insights that few companies adequately train their managers on. He also offers guidance on how to move from managing a single team to managing managers, organization structure, building career development frameworks, diversity and inclusion, and hiring. By reading It Depends, you'll gain valuable insights into becoming a more effective leader in the technology industry.

Kevin Goldsmith (Author), Kevin Goldsmith (Narrator)

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