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The God Equation
- The Quest for a Theory of Everything
- By: Michio Kaku
- Narrated by: Feodor Chin
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,231
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,065
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,056
When Newton discovered the law of gravity, he unified the rules governing the heavens and the Earth. Since then, physicists have been placing new forces into ever-grander theories. But perhaps the ultimate challenge is achieving a monumental synthesis of the two remaining theories—relativity and the quantum theory. This would be the crowning achievement of science, a profound merging of all the forces of nature into one beautiful, magnificent equation to unlock the deepest mysteries in science: What happened before the Big Bang?
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not what you may think
- By Anne85 on 04-11-21
- The God Equation
- The Quest for a Theory of Everything
- By: Michio Kaku
- Narrated by: Feodor Chin
Great for anyone, but excellent for educators (and students) of STEM
Reviewed: 05-23-21
Great mix of science, math, technology, and philosophy. Very applicable to the modern day and the technological advancements that are anticipated with the 4th industrial revolution. I teach high school AP chemistry and after the test we study quantum mechanics from two perspectives: science and also philosophy. If my school budget can afford it- I’d love to buy a classroom set of this book for students (or maybe the author might hook us up with this stellar review! Signed of course).
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This Is Your Brain on Music
- The Science of a Human Obsession
- By: Daniel J. Levitin
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,102
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 713
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 712
In this groundbreaking union of art and science, rocker-turned-neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin explores the connection between music - its performance, its composition, how we listen to it, why we enjoy it - and the human brain. Levitin draws on the latest research and on musical examples ranging from Mozart to Duke Ellington to Van Halen.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interesting, but Abridged?
- By ROLANDO on 03-12-08
- This Is Your Brain on Music
- The Science of a Human Obsession
- By: Daniel J. Levitin
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
Fascinating book and audio additions bring it to life
Reviewed: 04-18-20
This is a book for anyone interested in understanding how music is essential to the human condition and why it is such a powerful thing in our lives. The audio version incorporates sample music that demonstrate specific elements described and makes them come to life. Great book for novices and experts, or anyone with who has interests in music, cognition, learning/teaching, or research.
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The Great Ideas of Philosophy, 2nd Edition
- By: Daniel N. Robinson, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Daniel N. Robinson
- Length: 30 hrs and 11 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,971
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,611
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,568
Grasp the important ideas that have served as the backbone of philosophy across the ages with this extraordinary 60-lecture series. This is your opportunity to explore the enormous range of philosophical perspectives and ponder the most important and enduring of human questions-without spending your life poring over dense philosophical texts.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Hard Review to Write
- By Ark1836 on 11-20-15
Good way to explain philosophy!
Reviewed: 12-24-18
This audiobook/lecturer series does a good job of explaining philosophy as a subject and also the history associated with each part of it (such has difficult words like ontology, epistemology, metaphysics, etc), and how these topics relate to the general picture of philosophy as a discipline and also in ordinary life. One interesting feature is that the lecturer teaches the information with diverse applications, and demonstrates how philosophy can easily be related to all other subjects (I.e., science, math, arts, humanities, etc).
The lectures are well chronologically organized by both theme/topic, and also by philosophers. This lecture series would be great for people of a levels who want to learn more about philosophy (I am somewhere between beginning-moderate and I had helped me understand concepts I missed before and also learn about new ones). Good lecture series!
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Water for Elephants
- By: Sara Gruen
- Narrated by: David LeDoux, John Randolph Jones
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23,007
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 14,546
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14,624
Why we think it’s a great listen: Some books are meant to be read; others are meant to be heard – Water for Elephants falls into the second group, and is one of the best examples we have of how a powerful performance enhances a great story. Nonagenarian Jacob Jankowski reflects back on his wild and wondrous days with a circus. It's the Depression Era and Jacob, finding himself parentless and penniless, joins the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Rosie the bull elephant?
- By Randall on 07-22-07
- Water for Elephants
- By: Sara Gruen
- Narrated by: David LeDoux, John Randolph Jones
Excellent book
Reviewed: 11-17-17
Well written, great narration. The story is very good and I couldn't wait to find out what happened. Would recommend for anyone (I normally like non-fiction but I loved this book).
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The Leadership Challenge
- How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations, Fifth Edition
- By: Barry Z. Posner, James M. Kouzes
- Narrated by: Barry Posner, James Kouzes, Sean Pratt
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 596
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 521
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Story4 out of 5 stars 515
The 25th anniversary edition of the best-selling business classic, revised and updated. For more than 25 years, The Leadership Challenge has been the most trusted source on becoming a better leader, selling more than two million copies in over 20 languages since its first publication. Based on Kouzes and Posner’s extensive research, this all-new edition casts their enduring work in context for today’s world, proving how leadership is a relationship that must be nurtured, and most importantly, learned.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great book, too many stories
- By Joseph Ivy on 02-06-13
- The Leadership Challenge
- How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations, Fifth Edition
- By: Barry Z. Posner, James M. Kouzes
- Narrated by: Barry Posner, James Kouzes, Sean Pratt
Interesting Read and Relatable
Reviewed: 06-27-17
Great strategy to follow for any type of leadership (professional, personal, community, etc.)
This book allows you to reflect upon your own strengths, weaknesses, and helps you build a path to accomplish the goals you have always wanted to- but we're afraid to try! Very motivational.
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Behind Closed Doors
- By: B. A. Paris
- Narrated by: Georgia Maguire
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 57,147
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 51,365
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 51,306
Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace. He has looks and wealth; she has charm and elegance. He's a dedicated attorney who has never lost a case; she is a flawless homemaker, a masterful gardener and cook, and dotes on her disabled younger sister. Though they are still newlyweds, they seem to have it all. You might not want to like them, but you do. You're hopelessly charmed by the ease and comfort of their home, by the graciousness of the dinner parties they throw. You’d like to get to know Grace better.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow
- By Designs by Prim on 08-15-16
- Behind Closed Doors
- By: B. A. Paris
- Narrated by: Georgia Maguire
Good ending, took a lot to get there.
Reviewed: 11-28-16
I chose this book because it was recommended if you like the book The Girl on the Train. Although things came together in the end for this book, it didn't seem like much happened until the last couple of chapters. The beginning and middle of the book moved very slow and each new plot scenario was a reflection on the past and easily predictable.
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