Science & Technology Audiobooks

Die Botschaft der Pflanzen - Was wir von der Natur lernen können und wie sie uns heilt (Ungekürzt)

Pflanzen bilden die Grundlagen für fast alle Lebensprozesse auf der Erde und natürlich auch für die Menschen. Sie sind uns selbstverständlich geworden, doch es scheint, dass wir den Bezug zu ihnen verloren haben. Oder doch nicht? Immerhin liefern uns Pflanzen Nahrungsmittel, Heilmittel, Energie, Rohstoffe für Kleidung und vieles mehr. Grund genug, höchste Wertschätzung zu zeigen und sich den Pflanzen wieder anzunähern. Burkhard Bohne möchte Menschen für den Umgang mit Pflanzen sensibilisieren; er weiß, dass Pflanzen niemals ausschließlich zu ihrem Selbstzweck existieren, sondern nur überleben und sich entwickeln können, wenn sie mit anderen Lebewesen zusammenarbeiten. Der Autor plädiert für mehr Achtsamkeit im Umgang mit der Natur, für mehr Intuition und Wertschätzung unseren Lebenskreisläufen gegenüber. Er ist sicher: Pflanzen haben uns sehr viel zu sagen und sind ein perfektes Beispiel für kollektive Intelligenz. Wer sich ihnen zuwendet, wird anders auf unseren gemeinsamen Lebensraum schauen.

Burkhard Bohne (Author), Joachim Schönfeld (Narrator)

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Secrets of the Brain

The sense of position and movement is often called the sixth sense; the brain's connection to the immune system might be a seventh. In this audiobook, we examine the diverse functions of the brain beyond the five senses, including the glymphatic system for maintaining brain health, the processes behind intuition, and new research raising questions about "brain death."

Scientific American (Author), Alex Boyles (Narrator)

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Exploring Science through Science Fiction, Second Edition

This audiobook uses science fiction film as a vehicle for exploring science concepts. Over one hundred references to science fiction films and television episodes are included, spanning more than one hundred years of cinematic history. Includes numerical examples and solutions. How does Einstein's description of space and time compare with Doctor Who? Can James Bond really escape from an armor-plated railroad car by cutting through the floor with a laser concealed in a wristwatch? What would it take to create a fully intelligent android, such as Star Trek's Commander Data? Exploring Science Through Science Fiction addresses these and other intriguing questions, using science fiction as a springboard for discussing fundamental science concepts and cutting-edge science research. It includes references to original research papers, landmark scientific publications and technical documents, as well as a broad range of science literature at a more popular level.The revised second edition includes expanded discussions on topics such as gravitational waves and black holes, machine learning and quantum computing, gene editing, and more. In all, the second edition now features over 220 references to specific scenes in more than 160 sci-fi movies and TV episodes, spanning over one hundred years of cinematic history. Designed as the primary text for a college-level course, this audiobook will appeal to students across the fine arts, humanities, and hard sciences, as well as any reader with an interest in science and science fiction.

Barry B. Luokkala (Author), Keith Sellon-Wright (Narrator)

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Fake Physics: Spoofs, Hoaxes, and Fictitious Science

People are used to seeing "fake physics" in science fiction-concepts like faster-than-light travel, antigravity, and time travel, to name a few. The fiction label ought to be a giveaway, but some SF writers-especially those with a background in professional science-are so adept at "technobabble" that it can be difficult to work out what is fake and what is real. To confuse matters further, Isaac Asimov's 1948 piece about the fictitious time-traveling substance thiotimoline was written, not as a short story, but in the form of a spoof research paper. The boundaries between fact and fiction can also be blurred by physicists themselves-sometimes unintentionally, sometimes with tongue-in-cheek, sometimes to satirize perceived weaknesses in research practices. Examples range from hoaxes aimed at exposing poor editorial standards in academic publications, through "thought experiments" that sound like the plot of a sci-fi movie to April Fools' jokes. Even the latter may carry a serious message, whether about the sociology of science or poking fun at legitimate but far-out scientific hypotheses. This entertaining book is a joyous romp exploring the whole spectrum of fake physics-from science to fiction and back again.

Andrew May (Author), Tim Gerard Reynolds (Narrator)

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CODING FOR BEGINNERS USING PYTHON: A HANDS-ON, PROJECT-BASED INTRODUCTION TO LEARN CODING WITH PYTHO

Are you new to software development? Are you curious about learning what artificial intelligence is? Do you want to master the Phyton programming language? Well, this book is your best choice! There may be a lot of different languages that you can work with when it comes to the coding that you would like to work with, but none are going to provide you with the benefits that you are working with. This language is so popular and used so often that there are a few different operating systems that already have some version of Python found on them for you to use. This can make it easier to get some of the coding done that you would like, and will ensure that you will get the best benefits out of it in no time. This book covers: ? What Is Python and His History and Why Learn Python ? Getting Started with Python ? Variables and Operators ? Basic Operators ? Data Types in Python And so much more!! The Python language is more natural to read: If you take a look through some of the codes that we have later on in this guidebook, you will find that this is an easy task to read through some of the different parts of the law. The program is open source. This means that you won't have to worry about someone taking over the code and ruining it. It also means that the original Python is free and available to anyone who wants to download it.

Eric Lutz, Mark Matthes, Mark Matthes And Eric Lutz (Author), Jerome Vega (Narrator)

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Windows 7 User Guide: The Essential Guide on Windows 7 OS, Learn the Ins and Outs of the Windows 7 O

Windows 7 User Guide: The Essential Guide on Windows 7 OS, Learn the Ins and Outs of the Windows 7 Operating System for Your PC When using your computer, it's important to have a great understanding of the operating system it is currently using so that you will have an optimum experience. If your computer is using Windows 7 OS and you want to know more about it, this audiobook is for you. Windows 7 was the successor to Windows Vista and offered many improvements from its predecessor. This audiobook will teach you all the information you need regarding Windows 7 OS. You would learn its key features as well as useful tips and undiscovered tricks on how to use it. This is an easy-to-understand guide that would easily explain how to get the most out of this operating system. Whether you're not technically savvy or don't know a lot about computers, this guide will be able to help you get a better understanding of Windows 7. To learn more, download your copy of the Windows 7 User Guide today!

Alex Trafford (Author), Courage, Jesse Gross (Narrator)

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Das Buch von der Zukunft (Ungekürzt)

Wer möchte nicht in die Zukunft blicken können und erfahren, wie die Welt in fünfzig, hundert oder zweihundert Jahren aussieht? Wie werden wir leben? Und wohnen? Werden Nanoroboter und Menschenklone zum Alltag gehören? Was passiert, wenn die Menschheit die Ölreserven aufgebraucht hat? Und wenn das Klima tatsächlich umschlägt - werden wir dann ins All auswandern? Andreas Eschbach entwirft in diesem Buch packende Szenarien, die wie Science-Fiction anmuten, aber wahr werden könnten. Er erklärt, wie die Forscher zu ihren Prognosen gelangen, lässt uns einen Blick in ihre Labors werfen und zeigt auch, wie leicht sie sich täuschen können. Eine Reise in die Zukunft - fabelhaft erzählt und voller überraschender Entdeckungen.

Andreas Eschbach (Author), Peter Veit (Narrator)

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La Vida Secreta de Mac (The Secret Life of Mac)

MacGyver se siente muy satisfecho de sí mismo. Su humana, Jamie Snyder, ha encontrado a su media naranja... y ha sido gracias a él, que empezó a robarle cosas a su atractivo vecino, David. Ahora que Jamie y David se han casado y están de luna de miel, se ha ganado un merecido descanso. Sin embargo, le va a durar poco, porque resulta que Jamie deja a su prima Briony para que lo cuide mientras ella no está. Y Mac descubre que Briony es otra de esas humanas que, como la mayoría, es un desastre en lo relativo al amor: esta, plantó a su novio al pie del altar. Esto sí que es un reto para un gato como Mac... Y claro, ¡no podrá resistirse! HE'S THE CAT THIEF OF LOVE MacGyver the tabby is feeling very pleased with himself. His human, Jamie Snyder, has found the perfect packmate-and it's all thanks to Mac. By stealing personal items from the home of Jamie's handsome neighbor David, the matchmaking cat brought these two L.A. singles together. Now, while the newlyweds are off on their honeymoon, MacGyver is ready for a well-deserved cat nap. That is, until he meets his cat sitter Briony. Like most humans, she's hopeless when it comes to romance. And Mac can't resist a challenge . . . SHE'S FOUND THE ESCAPE CLAWS Briony feels terrible about leaving her fiancé at the altar. When her cousin Jamie offers her the chance to cat sit MacGyver, the runaway bride leaps at the chance to cuddle up with the only male creature she trusts herself around. But MacGyver has other plans. He lures Briony to a friendly neighborhood retirement community-run by a charming young hottie named Nate. Briony and Nate hit it off instantly. But Briony's still not sure she's ready for a relationship. And Nate's got problems of his own-someone is sabotaging his community. Crazy humans. Why can't they follow their instincts and go after the love they deserve? MacGyver is on the case. And this time, he's not pussyfooting around . . .

Melinda Metz (Author), Irma Bello (Narrator)

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Pregúntaselo al gat?o? (Talk to the Paw)

Jamie no quería volver a enamorarse... pero su gato MacGyver tenía otros planes para ella. ¡Cómo iba a quedarse quieto un gato con ese nombre! Jamie Syder tiene treinta y cuatro años y está soltera. Sin embargo, no es que tenga muchas ganas de iniciar una nueva relación... Tras sufrir durante todo un año a un tipo enamorado de sí mismo y a otro... que había olvidado decirle que estaba casado, ha decidido celebrar el año de ella con ella misma y MacGyver. MacGyver no es otro que un gato encantador que tiene el hábito, no tan encantador, de escabullirse por la noche y robar cosas a los vecinos. Sí, es cierto: MacGyver es un gato ladrón, pero sigue siendo el único ser del género masculino en el que Jamie confía... y la única compañía que necesita, ¿no? Inspired by the true story of a Portland, Oregon, cat who stole from his neighbors-and stole America's heart . . . SHE'S PUTTING HER LOVE LIFE ON PAWS Jamie Snyder is thirty-four and single but NOT ready to mingle. After suffering through The Year of the Non-Commital Man, The Year of the Self-Absorbed Man, and The Year of the Forgot-to-Mention-I'm-Married Man, Jamie's ready to celebrate The Year of Me-and MacGyver, of course. MacGyver is an adorable tabby with a not-so-adorable habit of sneaking out at night and stealing things from the neighbors. That's right, MacGyver is a cat burglar. He's still the only male Jamie trusts-and the only companion she needs . . . BUT HER CAT HAS OTHER IDEAS MacGyver knows his human is lonely. He can smell it. It's the same smell he's noticed on their neighbor David, a handsome young baker who's tired of his friends trying to fix him up. But now MacGyver's on the case. First, he steals something from David and stashes it at Jamie's. Then, he steals something from Jamie and leaves it with David. Before long, the two are swapping stolen goods, trading dating horror stories, and trying not to fall in love. But they're not fooling MacGyver. When humans generate this much heat, the cat is out of the bag . . .

Melinda Metz (Author), Irma Bello (Narrator)

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Through Dust and Darkness: A Motorcycle Journey of Fear and Faith in the Middle East

Jeremy Kroeker is a Mennonite with a motorcycle. When his seemingly unflinching faith in a Christian world view begins to shift, he hops on his bike to seek answers. After shipping his ride to Europe, Kroeker discovers that the machine now wobbles worse than his own opinions about spirituality. Still, he carries on, through Germany, Austria, Croatia, Albania, and into the Middle East: Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and ultimately the theocratic nation of Iran. It is there that Kroeker takes a forbidden visit to a holy Muslim shrine. Once he is inside, invisible hands rip from his heart a sincere prayer, his first in many years. And God hears that prayer. For before Kroeker can escape Iran, God steals into his hotel room one night to threaten him with death. At least, that's one way to look at it.

Jeremy Kroeker (Author), Jeremy Kroeker (Narrator)

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Neglected No More: The Urgent Need to Improve the Lives of Canada's Elders in the Wake of a Pandemic

NATIONAL BESTSELLER It took the coronavirus pandemic to open our eyes to the deplorable state of so many of the nation's long-term care homes: the inhumane conditions, overworked and underpaid staff, and lack of oversight. In this timely new book, esteemed health reporter André Picard reveals the full extent of the crisis in eldercare, and offers an urgently needed prescription to fix a broken system. When COVID-19 spread through seniors' residences across Canada, the impact was horrific. Along with widespread illness and a devastating death toll, the situation exposed a decades-old crisis: the shocking systemic neglect towards our elders. Called in to provide emergency care in some of the hardest-hit facilities in Ontario and Quebec, the military issued damning reports of what they encountered. And yet, the failings that were exposed--unappetizing meals, infrequent baths, overmedication, physical abuse and inadequate personal care--have persisted for years in these institutions. In Neglected No More, André Picard takes a hard look at how we came to embrace mass institutionalization, and lays out what can and must be done to improve the state of care for our elders, a highly vulnerable population with complex needs and little ability to advocate for themselves. Picard shows that the entire eldercare system--fragmented, underfunded and unsupported--is long overdue for a fundamental rethink. We need to find ways to ensure seniors can age gracefully in the community for longer, with supportive home care and respite for family caregivers, and ensure that long-term care homes are not warehouses of isolation and neglect. Our elders deserve nothing less.

Andre Picard (Author), Miles Meili (Narrator)

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Golden Frog: Mind Energy Guided Meditation

GOLDEN FROG…is designed to locate and trigger a Direct Response to the part of the Mind that Regulates Energy. We navigate the Energy Pathways in the Mind as we Guide and Instruct you throughout your Meditation. Once Mind energy has been increased students will see that they can use Mind Energies to Focus on what they want, this could be weight loss, depression, fear or to start or further a Spiritual Journey. Golden Frog Meditation is the modern version of Buddha's Golden Bull Meditation which he taught to his students. It is designed for students wishing to meet a higher energy/angel or what ever you want to call it. This Guided Meditation is designed to allow students to leave your physical body and experience your energy body. Students will meet a Higher Energy. Great for beginners and all those who are new to Sacred Sounds. Sacred Sounds Mind Energy Meditationswww.sacredsoundsstudio.com admin@sacredsoundsstudio.com ©2020 All rights reserved. Sacred Sounds and Sacred Sounds Publishing are trading names and logos belonging to Sacred Sounds Ltd registered in England and Wales (13089933)

Roman King (Author), Justin James (Narrator)

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