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Bestsellers
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Outlive
- The Science and Art of Longevity
- By: Peter Attia MD, Bill Gifford - contributor
- Narrated by: Peter Attia MD
- Length: 17 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Wouldn’t you like to live longer? And better? In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health....
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Too Much Filler
- By J. Badaracco on 04-09-23
By: Peter Attia MD, and others
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The Real Anthony Fauci
- Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health
- By: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Narrated by: Bruce Wagner
- Length: 27 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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The Real Anthony Fauci details how Fauci, Gates, and their cohorts use their control of media outlets, scientific journals, key government agencies, global intelligence agencies, and influential scientists and physicians to flood the public with fearful propaganda about COVID-19....
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Could be shorter
- By Evan Snow on 01-03-22
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American Buffalo
- In Search of a Lost Icon
- By: Steven Rinella
- Narrated by: Steven Rinella
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Both a captivating narrative and a book of environmental and historical significance, American Buffalo tells us as much about ourselves as Americans as it does about the creature who perhaps best of all embodies the American ethos....
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Phenomenal
- By Hunter Cole on 08-01-19
By: Steven Rinella
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How the Earth Works
- By: Michael E. Wysession, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michael E. Wysession
- Length: 24 hrs and 31 mins
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How the Earth Works takes you on an astonishing journey through time and space. In 48 lectures, you will look at what went into making our planet - from the big bang, to the formation of the solar system, to the subsequent evolution of Earth....
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Excellent course
- By Doug B. on 05-23-19
By: Michael E. Wysession, and others
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The Worst Hard Time
- The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl
- By: Timothy Egan
- Narrated by: Jacob York
- Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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In a tour de force of historical reportage, Timothy Egan’s National Book Award-winning story rescues an iconic chapter of American history from the shadows....
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Excellent history ruined by Egan's bias & cynicism
- By Nathan on 03-21-23
By: Timothy Egan
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Sapiens
- A Brief History of Humankind
- By: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 15 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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A groundbreaking narrative that explores the ways in which biology and history have shaped our understanding of what it means to be “human”.
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Should be required reading
- By Blue Zion on 12-22-18
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Outlive
- The Science and Art of Longevity
- By: Peter Attia MD, Bill Gifford - contributor
- Narrated by: Peter Attia MD
- Length: 17 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Wouldn’t you like to live longer? And better? In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health....
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Too Much Filler
- By J. Badaracco on 04-09-23
By: Peter Attia MD, and others
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The Real Anthony Fauci
- Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health
- By: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Narrated by: Bruce Wagner
- Length: 27 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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The Real Anthony Fauci details how Fauci, Gates, and their cohorts use their control of media outlets, scientific journals, key government agencies, global intelligence agencies, and influential scientists and physicians to flood the public with fearful propaganda about COVID-19....
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Could be shorter
- By Evan Snow on 01-03-22
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American Buffalo
- In Search of a Lost Icon
- By: Steven Rinella
- Narrated by: Steven Rinella
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Both a captivating narrative and a book of environmental and historical significance, American Buffalo tells us as much about ourselves as Americans as it does about the creature who perhaps best of all embodies the American ethos....
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Phenomenal
- By Hunter Cole on 08-01-19
By: Steven Rinella
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How the Earth Works
- By: Michael E. Wysession, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michael E. Wysession
- Length: 24 hrs and 31 mins
- Original Recording
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How the Earth Works takes you on an astonishing journey through time and space. In 48 lectures, you will look at what went into making our planet - from the big bang, to the formation of the solar system, to the subsequent evolution of Earth....
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Excellent course
- By Doug B. on 05-23-19
By: Michael E. Wysession, and others
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The Worst Hard Time
- The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl
- By: Timothy Egan
- Narrated by: Jacob York
- Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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In a tour de force of historical reportage, Timothy Egan’s National Book Award-winning story rescues an iconic chapter of American history from the shadows....
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Excellent history ruined by Egan's bias & cynicism
- By Nathan on 03-21-23
By: Timothy Egan
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Sapiens
- A Brief History of Humankind
- By: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 15 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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A groundbreaking narrative that explores the ways in which biology and history have shaped our understanding of what it means to be “human”.
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Should be required reading
- By Blue Zion on 12-22-18
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The Serviceberry
- By: Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Narrated by: Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Length: 1 hr and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Our economy is rooted in scarcity, competition, and the hoarding of resources, and we have surrendered our values to a system that actively harms what we love. Meanwhile, the serviceberry’s relationship with the natural world is an embodiment of reciprocity, interconnectedness, and gratitude.
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Engaging and optimistic
- By Steve on 12-18-24
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Dopamine Nation
- Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence
- By: Dr. Anna Lembke
- Narrated by: Dr. Anna Lembke
- Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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This book is about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most important, it’s about how to find the delicate balance between the two, and why now more than ever finding balance is essential....
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Interesting but feels incomplete
- By Chris on 09-02-21
By: Dr. Anna Lembke
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Braiding Sweetgrass
- Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
- By: Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Narrated by: Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Length: 16 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science....
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Finally, Words
- By Donovan P Malley on 06-30-19
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Breath
- The New Science of a Lost Art
- By: James Nestor
- Narrated by: James Nestor
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: Take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly. Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it....
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Does NOT coincide with Book text
- By FamAzz on 07-13-20
By: James Nestor
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Why We Sleep
- Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
- By: Matthew Walker
- Narrated by: Steve West
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Professor Matthew Walker reveals his groundbreaking exploration of sleep, explaining how we can harness its transformative power to change our lives for the better....
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I recommend this to EVERYONE
- By M. Balfour on 12-11-17
By: Matthew Walker
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Mind Magic
- The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything
- By: James R. Doty MD
- Narrated by: James R. Doty MD
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Neuroscientist and recognized compassion leader Dr. James Doty explores the neuroscience behind manifestation, with a six-part plan for realizing your dreams....
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Good content. Terrible narration.
- By Narine Harrylall on 05-14-24
By: James R. Doty MD
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Finding the Mother Tree
- Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest
- By: Suzanne Simard
- Narrated by: Suzanne Simard
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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From the world's leading forest ecologist who forever changed how people view trees and their connections to one another and to other living things in the forest—a moving, deeply personal journey of discovery....
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Couldn't finish, will try the hard copy
- By primrose on 07-22-21
By: Suzanne Simard
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The Demon in the Machine
- How Hidden Webs of Information Are Solving the Mystery of Life
- By: Paul Davies
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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What is life? In this penetrating and wide-ranging book, world-renowned physicist and science communicator Paul Davies searches for answers in a field so new and fast-moving that it lacks a name....
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Thought Provoking
- By Amazon Customer on 08-26-24
By: Paul Davies
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Metahuman
- Unleashing Your Infinite Potential
- By: Deepak Chopra M.D.
- Narrated by: Deepak Chopra M.D.
- Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins
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New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra unlocks the secrets to moving beyond our present limitations to access a field of infinite possibilities. How does one do this? By becoming metahuman....
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Hard to pay attention
- By Jozzle on 10-28-19
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A Short History of Nearly Everything
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Richard Matthews
- Length: 18 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Bill Bryson has been an enormously popular author both for his travel books and for his books on the English language. Now, this beloved comic genius turns his attention to science...
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The Only Book I reread imediatley after reading
- By Andrew on 11-09-09
By: Bill Bryson
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Guns, Germs and Steel
- The Fate of Human Societies
- By: Jared Diamond
- Narrated by: Doug Ordunio
- Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Guns, Germs and Steel examines the rise of civilization and the issues its development has raised throughout history....
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Compelling pre-history and emergent history
- By Doug on 08-25-11
By: Jared Diamond
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Thinking in Systems
- A Primer
- By: Donella H. Meadows
- Narrated by: Tia Rider Sorensen
- Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Thinking in Systems is a concise and crucial book offering insight for problem-solving on scales ranging from the personal to the global. This essential primer brings systems thinking out of the realm of computers and equations and into the tangible world....
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Skip to the Middle
- By John Chambers on 06-20-20
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Pure Human
- The Hidden Truth of Our Divinity, Power, and Destiny
- By: Gregg Braden
- Narrated by: Gregg Braden
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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In an age where technologies such as AI threaten to supplant human intelligence, an award-winning scientist offers a radical new view of our innate human technology and what we're truly capable of.
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This book could make Braden the most popular he’s ever been
- By Benjamin Ertley on 01-30-25
By: Gregg Braden
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
- By: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Narrated by: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these questions than astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson....
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Disappointing - not much physics
- By Rob Hahn on 07-15-17
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The Ultimate Guide to Methylene Blue
- Remarkable Hope for Depression, COVID, AIDS & Other Viruses, Alzheimer’s, Autism, Cancer, Heart Disease, Cognitive Enhancement, Pain
- By: Mark Sloan
- Narrated by: Graham Dunlop
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Methylene Blue is your ultimate guide for understanding what disease is, what disease isn’t, and how to use methylene blue to dramatically enhance your health and quality of life....
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Reckless
- By Janardhana on 07-14-22
By: Mark Sloan
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Uncommon Sense Teaching
- Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn
- By: Barbara Oakley PhD, Beth Rogowsky EdD, Terrence J. Sejnowski
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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A groundbreaking guide to improve teaching, Uncommon Sense Teaching is based on the latest research in neuroscience, from the best-selling author of A Mind for Numbers....
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This is not groudbreaking
- By taubrt on 01-17-23
By: Barbara Oakley PhD, and others
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American Sherlock
- Murder, Forensics, and the Birth of American CSI
- By: Kate Winkler Dawson
- Narrated by: Kate Winkler Dawson
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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From the acclaimed author of Death in the Air comes the riveting story of the birth of criminal investigation in the 20th century....
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Always use a professional Editor and Reader
- By Steven F. Schroeder on 02-19-20
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Challenger
- A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space
- By: Adam Higginbotham
- Narrated by: Jacques Roy
- Length: 17 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Midnight in Chernobyl comes the definitive, dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the Challenger disaster, based on fascinating in-depth reporting and new archival research—a riveting history that flows like a thriller.
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Best book about Challenger so far
- By Bruce Baumbush on 06-05-24
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A Walk Around the Block
- Stoplight Secrets, Mischievous Squirrels, Manhole Mysteries & Other Stuff You See Every Day (And Know Nothing About)
- By: Spike Carlsen
- Narrated by: Daniel Henning
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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A simple walk around the block set journalist Spike Carlsen, best-selling author of A Splintered History of Wood, off to investigate everything he could about everything we take for granted in our normal life — from manhole covers and recycling bins to bike lanes and stoplights....
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Great look at the infrastructure under, above and all around us.
- By Chris on 10-24-20
By: Spike Carlsen
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Rationality
- What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters
- By: Steven Pinker
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
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Can reading a book make you more rational? Can it help us understand why there is so much irrationality in the world? Steven Pinker, author of Enlightenment Now (Bill Gates’ "new favorite book of all time”) answers all the questions here....
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Steven Pinker's Frozen Worldview from the 90s
- By Ryan Booth on 11-12-21
By: Steven Pinker
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The Demon-Haunted World
- Science as a Candle in the Dark
- By: Carl Sagan
- Narrated by: Cary Elwes, Seth MacFarlane
- Length: 17 hrs and 23 mins
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How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don’t understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? Find out....
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Some good points, but not a great book
- By William Jenks on 07-25-19
By: Carl Sagan
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
- By: Rebecca Skloot
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell, Bahni Turpin
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells - taken without her knowledge - became one of the most important tools in medicine....
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The Secret Life of an American Cancer Cell
- By Cynthia on 08-10-13
By: Rebecca Skloot
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The Body
- A Guide for Occupants
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Bill Bryson, best-selling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-listen owner's manual for everybody....
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Must Read for the Sheer Fun of It
- By J.B. on 10-16-19
By: Bill Bryson
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The Bird Way
- A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think
- By: Jennifer Ackerman
- Narrated by: Jennifer Ackerman
- Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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From the New York Times best-selling author of The Genius of Birds, a radical investigation into the bird way of being, and the recent scientific research that is dramatically shifting our understanding of birds - how they live and how they think....
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Good Work but it doesn’t scale
- By Stanley Lippman on 07-02-20
New releases
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Pure Human
- The Hidden Truth of Our Divinity, Power, and Destiny
- By: Gregg Braden
- Narrated by: Gregg Braden
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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There are rare moments in time when we make choices that irreversibly change the world, and our lives, forever. Today is one of those moments. Scientists, engineers and philosophers alike warn us that without a radical shift in our thinking, we are on track to be the last generation of pure humans that the world will know. Within a single generation we will devolve into a hybrid species of synthetic bodies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and computer chips that limit our ability to think, to love, and to adapt to the conditions of the emerging world in a healthy way.
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This book could make Braden the most popular he’s ever been
- By Benjamin Ertley on 01-30-25
By: Gregg Braden
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Doctored
- Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer's
- By: Charles Piller
- Narrated by: Lyle Blaker
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Nearly seven million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a tragedy that is already projected to grow into a $1 trillion crisis by 2050. While families suffer and promises of pharmaceutical breakthroughs keep coming up short, investigative journalist Charles Piller’s Doctored shows that we’ve quite likely been walking the wrong path to finding a cure all along—led astray by a cabal of self-interested researchers, government accomplices, and corporate greed.
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A one-sided view of the Alzheimer’s field
- By Alz Sci on 02-16-25
By: Charles Piller
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The Word of Dog
- What Our Canine Companions Can Teach Us About Living a Good Life
- By: Mark Rowlands
- Narrated by: Todd McLaren
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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If you have spent any part of your life with a dog, you may have found certain questions popping, unbidden, into your mind: Is my dog living a fulfilled life? Is my dog a good dog? Does my dog love me? Addressing these questions compels you to confront not just your dog's life but yours as well—to think about what fulfillment, and meaning, in life really is. In The Word of Dog, philosopher Mark Rowlands explores these questions and suggests that in dogs we can see hints—faint, shrouded, but discernible—of what a better way of living might look like.
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The endless repetition of simple ideas.
- By D. Simkins on 02-04-25
By: Mark Rowlands
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Ends of the Earth
- Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, the Cosmos, and Our Future
- By: Neil Shubin
- Narrated by: Fred Berman
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Renowned scientist Neil Shubin has made extraordinary discoveries by leading scientific expeditions to the sweeping ice landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctic. He’s survived polar storms, traveled in temperatures that can freeze flesh in seconds, and worked hundreds of miles from the nearest humans, all to deepen our understanding of our world. Written with infectious enthusiasm and irresistible curiosity, Ends of the Earth blends travel writing, science, and history in a book brimming with surprising and wonderful discoveries.
By: Neil Shubin
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The Control of Nature
- By: John McPhee
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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The Control of Nature is John McPhee's bestselling account of places where people are locked in combat with nature. Taking us deep into these contested territories, McPhee details the strategies and tactics through which people attempt to control nature. Most striking is his depiction of the main contestants: nature in complex and awesome guises, and those attempting to wrest control from her—stubborn, sometimes foolhardy, more often ingenious, and always arresting characters.
By: John McPhee
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Good Nature
- Why Seeing, Smelling, Hearing, and Touching Plants Is Good for Our Health
- By: Kathy Willis
- Narrated by: Kathy Willis
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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We all take for granted the idea that being in nature makes us feel better. But if you were a skeptic who wanted hard scientific evidence for this idea, where would you look? And how would that evidence be gathered? It wasn't until Dr. Kathy Willis was asked to contribute to an international project looking for the societal benefits we gain from plants that she stumbled across a study that radically changed the way she saw the natural world. In the study there was clear proof that patients recovering from gall bladder operations recovered more quickly if they were looking at trees.
By: Kathy Willis
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Pure Human
- The Hidden Truth of Our Divinity, Power, and Destiny
- By: Gregg Braden
- Narrated by: Gregg Braden
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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There are rare moments in time when we make choices that irreversibly change the world, and our lives, forever. Today is one of those moments. Scientists, engineers and philosophers alike warn us that without a radical shift in our thinking, we are on track to be the last generation of pure humans that the world will know. Within a single generation we will devolve into a hybrid species of synthetic bodies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and computer chips that limit our ability to think, to love, and to adapt to the conditions of the emerging world in a healthy way.
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This book could make Braden the most popular he’s ever been
- By Benjamin Ertley on 01-30-25
By: Gregg Braden
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Doctored
- Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer's
- By: Charles Piller
- Narrated by: Lyle Blaker
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Nearly seven million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a tragedy that is already projected to grow into a $1 trillion crisis by 2050. While families suffer and promises of pharmaceutical breakthroughs keep coming up short, investigative journalist Charles Piller’s Doctored shows that we’ve quite likely been walking the wrong path to finding a cure all along—led astray by a cabal of self-interested researchers, government accomplices, and corporate greed.
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A one-sided view of the Alzheimer’s field
- By Alz Sci on 02-16-25
By: Charles Piller
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The Word of Dog
- What Our Canine Companions Can Teach Us About Living a Good Life
- By: Mark Rowlands
- Narrated by: Todd McLaren
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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If you have spent any part of your life with a dog, you may have found certain questions popping, unbidden, into your mind: Is my dog living a fulfilled life? Is my dog a good dog? Does my dog love me? Addressing these questions compels you to confront not just your dog's life but yours as well—to think about what fulfillment, and meaning, in life really is. In The Word of Dog, philosopher Mark Rowlands explores these questions and suggests that in dogs we can see hints—faint, shrouded, but discernible—of what a better way of living might look like.
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The endless repetition of simple ideas.
- By D. Simkins on 02-04-25
By: Mark Rowlands
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Ends of the Earth
- Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, the Cosmos, and Our Future
- By: Neil Shubin
- Narrated by: Fred Berman
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Renowned scientist Neil Shubin has made extraordinary discoveries by leading scientific expeditions to the sweeping ice landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctic. He’s survived polar storms, traveled in temperatures that can freeze flesh in seconds, and worked hundreds of miles from the nearest humans, all to deepen our understanding of our world. Written with infectious enthusiasm and irresistible curiosity, Ends of the Earth blends travel writing, science, and history in a book brimming with surprising and wonderful discoveries.
By: Neil Shubin
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The Control of Nature
- By: John McPhee
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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The Control of Nature is John McPhee's bestselling account of places where people are locked in combat with nature. Taking us deep into these contested territories, McPhee details the strategies and tactics through which people attempt to control nature. Most striking is his depiction of the main contestants: nature in complex and awesome guises, and those attempting to wrest control from her—stubborn, sometimes foolhardy, more often ingenious, and always arresting characters.
By: John McPhee
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Good Nature
- Why Seeing, Smelling, Hearing, and Touching Plants Is Good for Our Health
- By: Kathy Willis
- Narrated by: Kathy Willis
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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We all take for granted the idea that being in nature makes us feel better. But if you were a skeptic who wanted hard scientific evidence for this idea, where would you look? And how would that evidence be gathered? It wasn't until Dr. Kathy Willis was asked to contribute to an international project looking for the societal benefits we gain from plants that she stumbled across a study that radically changed the way she saw the natural world. In the study there was clear proof that patients recovering from gall bladder operations recovered more quickly if they were looking at trees.
By: Kathy Willis
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Booster Shots
- The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health
- By: Adam Ratner MD MPH
- Narrated by: Adam Ratner MD MPH
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
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Measles, once seemingly defeated, is resurgent around the globe. Why, at a time when biomedical science is so advanced, do parents turn away from vaccination, endangering their own children and the health of the wider population? Using a combination of patient narrative, historical analysis, and scientific research, Dr. Adam Ratner, pediatrician and infectious disease specialist, argues that the reawakening of measles and the subsequent coronavirus pandemic are bellwethers of forgotten knowledge—indicators of decaying trust in science and an underfunded public health infrastructure.
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The Social Paradox
- Autonomy, Connection, and Why We Need Both to Find Happiness
- By: William von Hippel
- Narrated by: Josh Bloomberg
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
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Why do people who have so much—leading comfortable lives filled with unprecedented freedom, choice, and abundance—often feel so unhappy and unfulfilled? This phenomenon is a defining paradox of our time and one we endlessly seek to solve. In The Social Paradox, psychologist William von Hippel argues that we need to think about this problem in a new way. By changing our perspective, we might finally see the solution, bringing us greater happiness and more satisfying relationships. The key is to understand the interplay between our two most basic psychological needs—for connection and autonomy.
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Mission Titan
- The Next Giant Leap for Mankind
- By: Gary Covella
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins
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A Bold Vision for Humanity’s Future What if the next giant leap for mankind wasn’t to Mars—but to Titan? In Mission Titan: The Next Giant Leap for Mankind, Gary Covella, Ph.D. unveils a groundbreaking vision for human exploration of Saturn’s enigmatic moon, Titan. This is not just a story of science and engineering; it’s a tale of ambition, innovation, and the unyielding human spirit that dares to reach beyond the stars. The Allure of Titan Titan, with its thick atmosphere, methane lakes, and potential for prebiotic chemistry, has long captivated scientists and dreamers alike. But...
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Beyond the Lunar Frontier
- The Uncharted Vision of Apollo's Venus Mission
- By: Gary Covella
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
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A Never-Before-Told Story of Ambition, Innovation, and the Limits of Human Exploration What if humanity’s greatest leap into the cosmos was not to the Moon—but to Venus? In Beyond the Lunar Frontier, Gary Covella, Ph.D., unveils a gripping, untold narrative of the bold vision that could have reshaped space exploration forever. This is the story of a manned mission to Venus, a dream born in the heat of the Cold War, fueled by the audacious spirit of the Apollo era, and ultimately abandoned in the face of insurmountable challenges. The Vision That Almost Was In the 1960s, as NASA ...
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Dark Laboratory
- On Columbus, the Caribbean, and the Origins of the Climate Crisis
- By: Tao Leigh Goffe
- Narrated by: Tao Leigh Goffe
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
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In 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived on the Caribbean Island of Guanahaní to find an Edenic scene that was soon mythologized. But behind the myth of paradise, the Caribbean and its people would come to pay the price of relentless Western exploitation and abuse. In Dark Laboratory, Dr. Tao Leigh Goffe embarks on a historical journey to chart the forces that have shaped these islands: the legacy of slavery, indentured labor, and the forced toil of Chinese and enslaved Black people who mined the islands’ bounty for the benefit of European powers.
By: Tao Leigh Goffe
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The Sexual Evolution
- How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships
- By: Nathan H. Lents
- Narrated by: Daniel Henning
- Length: 13 hrs and 27 mins
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An Immense World meets Sex at Dawn in this fascinating exploration of sexual behavior throughout the animal kingdom, as evolutionary biologist Nathan H. Lents argues persuasively that many of our supposedly modern ideas about gender and human sexuality are, in fact, deeply rooted in our animal ancestors.
By: Nathan H. Lents
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The Beginner's Guide to Reality
- Three Simple Books on Quantum Physics, Parallel Universes, and Simulation Theory - Everything You Need to Know Without Complex Math (Simulated Worlds & Parallel Realities)
- By: House of Abundance Publications
- Narrated by: Jesse Burke
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
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Embark on a mind-expanding journey through the nature of reality itself! Is our universe one of many? Are we living in a simulation? What does quantum physics tell us about the fabric of reality? "The Beginner's Guide to Reality" breaks down these profound questions into three fascinating, accessible books that will forever change how you view existence.
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Not for me....
- By Mike G. on 02-17-25
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What the Body Knows
- A Guide to the New Science of Our Immune System
- By: John Trowsdale
- Narrated by: Mike Cooper
- Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
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What is our immune system, and how does it work? A vast array of cells, proteins and chemicals spring into action whenever our bodies are damaged, but immunity is not something you can see, touch, or feel. It can fight off malicious bacteria and viruses, locate cancerous growths, and even rewire our brains—but sometimes our own tissues can get caught in its crossfire, with catastrophic consequences. Humans may be the most disease-ridden animals on the planet. Professor John Trowsdale shows how the immune system protects us, and how our bodies invest huge resources to keep it running.
By: John Trowsdale
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Sleep Groove
- Why Your Body's Clock Is So Messed Up and What to Do About It
- By: Olivia Walch
- Narrated by: Meg Runyan
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
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Sleep Groove introduces listeners to the easy-to-understand but often misunderstood concepts and science behind circadian rhythms and how changes in daily habits can greatly improve one's sleep patterns and quality of life. Through conversational writing and humorous analogies, this book helps explain the nuances of sleep using the latest in sleep research and technology, delving into sleep-related issues like light sensitivity, jet lag, daylight savings time, napping, and how to establishing rhythmicity in our waking and sleeping routines.
By: Olivia Walch
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Living Zero Waste
- A Comprehensive Guide to Sustainable Living
- By: Ava Azure, Ammanuel Santa Anna
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
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🌿 TRANSFORM YOUR HOME INTO A ZERO-WASTE SANCTUARY By Ava Azure, Sustainable Living Expert, Luminous Prosperity: Green The most comprehensive guide to zero-waste living you've ever encountered. Are you ready to: Reduce your household waste to a single mason jar per year? Save thousands on household expenses? Create a healthier home environment for your family? This groundbreaking guide reveals: Room-by-room transformation strategies Money-saving bulk shopping secrets DIY recipes for cleaning and personal care Practical solutions for every living situation Perfect for: Busy parents Urban ...
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Giving Back to Nature
- A Guide to Volunteering and Stewardship in Our Parks
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins
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Unlock the secrets to revitalizing our natural spaces with "Giving Back to Nature," an insightful journey into the world of park ecosystems and soil conservation. This enlightening eBook invites you to explore the profound connection between vibrant community parks and the health of our environment. Discover how these green sanctuaries act as the lungs of urban landscapes, offering not just leisure but life-sustaining benefits. Begin your adventure with a comprehensive introduction to local park systems, where you’ll delve into their multifaceted roles across communities. From the ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Live Forever?
- A Curious Scientist's Guide to Wellness, Ageing and Death
- By: John Tregoning
- Narrated by: Ben Allen
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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With over 17,000 known diseases affecting humans, and countless poisons, carcinogens and toxins in our environment, it's a miracle that our bodies manage to keep us alive. And that is, of course, if they don't betray us themselves, whether through cancers or autoimmune conditions. Biomedical researcher Professor John Tregoning tells the unlikely story of how, against all odds, we manage to stay alive. Taking an organ-by-organ tour of the human body, Tregoning embarks on his own experimental quest, testing 'life-extending' diets and exercise regimes to separate fact from fad.
By: John Tregoning
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Dreaming Reality
- How Neuroscience and Mysticism Can Unlock the Secrets of Consciousness
- By: Vladimir Miskovic, Steven Jay Lynn
- Narrated by: Lesa Lockford
- Length: 14 hrs
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We are nothing but a pack of neurons, Francis Crick once said. Vladimir Miskovic and Steven Jay Lynn show that this way of thinking is both limited and an obstacle to understanding consciousness. In Dreaming Reality, Miskovic and Lynn connect the latest findings from neuroscience—which studies the brain from the outside in, as a purely physical object—to the insights of the world’s mystical traditions, which chart elaborate cartographies of the mind from inside out through experiences of meditation, prayer, and ecstasy.
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Marvelous
- By J. N. on 02-15-25
By: Vladimir Miskovic, and others
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Connecting Trails
- Linking to Harriman State Park and Beyond
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
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Discover the hidden gems and breathtaking vistas of Harriman State Park with "Connecting Trails," your ultimate guide to exploring one of New York's most captivating outdoor destinations. Lose yourself in the park's lush forests and majestic hills as you navigate the intricate web of trails that tell stories of history, geology, and biodiversity. Begin your journey with an introduction to the park's trail network, and uncover the rich history and stunning natural diversity found along your path. Delve into the famous Appalachian Trail as it traverses through the park, revealing its storied ...
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Mysteries of Dater Mountain
- Understanding the Vitality and Biodiversity of the Wetlands
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
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Dive into the captivating world of Dater Mountain with "Mysteries of Dater Mountain," an enlightening journey through one of nature's most intriguing ecosystems. This eBook is your gateway to understanding the complex interplay of life within wetlands, uncovering the secrets that make them vital to both our environment and our future. Begin your exploration with an introduction to Dater Mountain's wetlands, setting the stage for a comprehensive dive into the very fabric of wetland ecosystems. Discover the nuances of the water cycle, soil composition, and nutrient dynamics in shaping these ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Guardians of the Green
- Unveiling Conservation Strategies for Preserving Our Parks
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
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Discover the transformative power of urban parks with "Guardians of the Green," a captivating exploration into the heart of our cities’ green spaces. This compelling eBook unveils the vital role urban parks play in enhancing city life and the innovative strategies needed to preserve them. Journey through the evolution of urban parks, understanding their crucial importance and the pressing need for conservation. From pollution to invasive species and the looming threat of climate change, delve into the daunting challenges that these green sanctuaries face. But it’s not all doom and gloom...
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Mysteries of Dater Mountain
- Unveiling the Geology and Wonders of a Hidden Gem
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins
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Unlock the secrets of the Earth with "Mysteries of Dater Mountain," an enthralling exploration into the geological marvels of one of nature's most intriguing landscapes. This captivating eBook takes you on a journey from the mountain’s ancient geological origins to its present-day form, revealing the remarkable processes that shaped its magnificent terrain. Start with an engaging introduction that sets the stage for an adventure through time, delving into the tectonic forces and erosional processes that sculpted Dater Mountain. Discover the intricate details of its rock formations, ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Wildlife Encounters
- What to Expect and How to Stay Safe
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins
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Dive into the extraordinary world of wildlife with Wildlife Encounters, a captivating eBook designed to take you on a global journey through diverse habitats and the majestic creatures that inhabit them. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or an aspiring naturalist, this book offers a comprehensive guide to experiencing wildlife responsibly and safely in any setting. Start your journey by understanding the behavior of wildlife and the significance of ethical tourism. Learn how to prepare for your encounters by familiarizing yourself with essential gear, local wildlife laws, and the ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Expand Your Vocabulary with Short Stories
- Over 300 Engaging Stories To Help You Learn New Words
- By: Spencer Donahoe
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
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This comprehensive vocabulary builder transforms language learning through over 300 engaging non-fiction stories, teaching advanced vocabulary in context rather than through rote memorization. Whether exploring bioluminescent creatures in marine biology stories, learning about astronomical phenomena like black holes and supernovas, or discovering historical events like the Great Train Robbery, readers naturally acquire SAT-level, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary while satisfying their curiosity about the world. The book's ESL-friendly approach introduces complex terms like "cryopreservation" ...
By: Spencer Donahoe
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Seasonal Adventures
- Discovering the Magic of Parks All Year Round
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs
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Embark on an unforgettable journey with "Seasonal Adventures," your guide to exploring the breathtaking beauty and hidden wonders of nature across all four seasons. This enchanting eBook invites readers to discover the magic of the great outdoors, offering practical insights and inspiration for every month of the year. Start your adventure by embracing the chill of winter. Discover the stark beauty of snow-covered landscapes and learn how to identify evergreen plants. Venture into the heart of the park for a glimpse of wildlife in its winter habitat, or try your hand at exhilarating winter ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Flora and Fauna of Dater Mountain
- A Nature Lover's Guide
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
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Discover the vibrant tapestry of life that thrives on Dater Mountain with "Flora and Fauna of Dater Mountain." This captivating eBook takes you on an immersive journey through the lush, diverse ecosystems of this unique region. Explore the rich geography and climate and delve into its fascinating history, setting the stage for a deeper appreciation of local biodiversity. Begin your exploration with the majestic flora that graces the mountain's deciduous forests. Learn about the common trees and shrubs that define the landscape, and revel in the seasonal spectacle of wildflowers painting the...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Trail Guide
- Exploring the Best Routes and Scenic Overlooks
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
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Embark on a captivating journey with Trail Guide, your passport to the world's most breathtaking hiking experiences. Whether you're a seasoned trekker or a curious novice, this eBook is your ultimate companion in exploring the vast wonders nature offers. Dive into the serenity of scenic trails and lose yourself in the beauty of far-flung vistas. Trail Guide is more than just a collection of hiking trails; it's an invitation to embrace the allure of exploration. Chapter by chapter, Trail Guide unveils a world of trails waiting to be discovered. Wander through North America's iconic paths, ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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The River of Time
- Humanity’s Struggle Against the Inevitable
- By: Russell Symonds
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins
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A Journey into the Greatest Mystery of All Time is the unrelenting force that shapes our existence, carrying us forward with or without our consent. It erodes mountains, reshapes civilizations, and marks every heartbeat, every breath, and every fleeting moment of our lives. We struggle against it, fearing the losses it demands—youth, loved ones, memories, and, ultimately, life itself. But must we be helpless victims of time’s merciless current? Or can we rise above its grip and unlock the deeper truths hidden within its flow? The Existential Terror of Time’s Passage Throughout history...
By: Russell Symonds
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Journeys in Time
- The History of Reported Accounts of Time Travel
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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We take time for granted as it passes during every moment of our existence. Other things may change, but time remains constant and predictable. The past, the present, and the future exist within a harmonious, reliable, and never-changing system. Or at least that’s how it seems. It was Albert Einstein who, in 1905, first theorized that time might not be quite as straightforward as that. In one of the most influential papers on physics ever published[1], he proposed something called “time dilatation.”