- Geology (116)
Bestsellers
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Cadillac Desert, Revised and Updated Edition
- The American West and Its Disappearing Water
- By: Marc Reisner
- Narrated by: Joe Spieler, Kate Udall
- Length: 27 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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The story of the American West is the story of a relentless quest for a precious resource: water. It is a tale of rivers diverted and dammed, of political corruptions and intrigue....
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Too much mouth noise in narration
- By AES on 07-23-19
By: Marc Reisner
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Salt
- A World History
- By: Mark Kurlansky
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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So much of our human body is made up of salt that we'd be dead without it...
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More than SALT
- By Karen on 03-12-03
By: Mark Kurlansky
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Origins
- How Earth's History Shaped Human History
- By: Lewis Dartnell
- Narrated by: John Sackville
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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When we talk about human history, we often focus on great leaders, population forces, and decisive wars. But how has the earth itself determined our destiny? Our planet wobbles, driving changes in climate that forced the transition from nomadism to farming....
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GREAT Book with a Narrator Who's Falling Asleep
- By aaron on 08-02-20
By: Lewis Dartnell
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A Brief History of Earth
- Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters
- By: Andrew H. Knoll
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Drawing on his decades of field research and up-to-the-minute understanding of the latest science, renowned geologist Andrew H. Knoll delivers a rigorous yet accessible biography of Earth, charting our home planet's epic 4.6 billion-year story....
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Very chilling and well thought out
- By Colin Bump on 05-21-21
By: Andrew H. Knoll
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Extinctions
- How Life Survives, Adapts and Evolves
- By: Michael J. Benton
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Cutting-edge techniques across biology, chemistry, physics, and geology have transformed our understanding of the deep past, including the discovery of a previously unknown mass extinction....
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Wonderful, thought provoking !
- By Judy on 05-06-24
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Krakatoa
- The Day the World Exploded, August 27, 1883
- By: Simon Winchester
- Narrated by: Simon Winchester
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa - the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic disaster - was followed by an immense tsunami that killed nearly 40,000 people....
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Great subject, great writing, great voice
- By rwise on 01-26-04
By: Simon Winchester
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Cadillac Desert, Revised and Updated Edition
- The American West and Its Disappearing Water
- By: Marc Reisner
- Narrated by: Joe Spieler, Kate Udall
- Length: 27 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
The story of the American West is the story of a relentless quest for a precious resource: water. It is a tale of rivers diverted and dammed, of political corruptions and intrigue....
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Too much mouth noise in narration
- By AES on 07-23-19
By: Marc Reisner
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Salt
- A World History
- By: Mark Kurlansky
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Story
So much of our human body is made up of salt that we'd be dead without it...
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More than SALT
- By Karen on 03-12-03
By: Mark Kurlansky
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Origins
- How Earth's History Shaped Human History
- By: Lewis Dartnell
- Narrated by: John Sackville
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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When we talk about human history, we often focus on great leaders, population forces, and decisive wars. But how has the earth itself determined our destiny? Our planet wobbles, driving changes in climate that forced the transition from nomadism to farming....
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GREAT Book with a Narrator Who's Falling Asleep
- By aaron on 08-02-20
By: Lewis Dartnell
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A Brief History of Earth
- Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters
- By: Andrew H. Knoll
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Drawing on his decades of field research and up-to-the-minute understanding of the latest science, renowned geologist Andrew H. Knoll delivers a rigorous yet accessible biography of Earth, charting our home planet's epic 4.6 billion-year story....
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Very chilling and well thought out
- By Colin Bump on 05-21-21
By: Andrew H. Knoll
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Extinctions
- How Life Survives, Adapts and Evolves
- By: Michael J. Benton
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Cutting-edge techniques across biology, chemistry, physics, and geology have transformed our understanding of the deep past, including the discovery of a previously unknown mass extinction....
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Wonderful, thought provoking !
- By Judy on 05-06-24
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Krakatoa
- The Day the World Exploded, August 27, 1883
- By: Simon Winchester
- Narrated by: Simon Winchester
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa - the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic disaster - was followed by an immense tsunami that killed nearly 40,000 people....
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Great subject, great writing, great voice
- By rwise on 01-26-04
By: Simon Winchester
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Dirt
- The Erosion of Civilizations
- By: David R. Montgomery
- Narrated by: Tim Lundeen
- Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Dirt, soil, call it what you want, it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, our cities. This fascinating yet disquieting book finds, however, that we are running out of dirt, and it's no laughing matter. An engaging natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern times....
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Highly recommended if you care about your food
- By Roy Pfaltzgraff on 11-20-19
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The Science Book
- Big Ideas Simply Explained
- By: DK
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Exploring more than 80 of the world's most scientific theories and big ideas across the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, and math, this audiobook offers a fascinating look at the history of science....
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The title is misleading.
- By Edd Huetteman on 06-01-20
By: DK
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Weathering
- By: Ruth Allen
- Narrated by: Ruth Allen
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Rocks and mountains have withstood aeons of life on our planet - gradually eroding, dissolving, recycling, shifting, solidifying, and weathering....
By: Ruth Allen
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A New History of Life
- By: Stuart Sutherland, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Stuart Sutherland
- Length: 17 hrs and 46 mins
- Original Recording
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The story of our world and the different living things that have populated it is an amazing epic with millions of species, exotic settings, planet-wide cataclysms, and surprising plot twists....
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Get the video version
- By B. Bartosh on 06-17-19
By: Stuart Sutherland, and others
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Orígenes [Origins]
- Cómo la historia de la Tierra determina la historia de la humanidad [How the Earth Made Us]
- By: Lewis Dartnell, Joandomènec Ros i Aragonès - translator
- Narrated by: José García
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Para Lewis Dartnell la única manera de comprender nuestra historia consiste en explicar cómo nuestro planeta, desde el inicio de los tiempos, ha determinado nuestro destino. Toda especie está condicionada por su entorno....
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extraordinario libro!
- By Miguel Lopez on 07-14-23
By: Lewis Dartnell, and others
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Reading the Rocks
- The Autobiography of the Earth
- By: Marcia Bjornerud
- Narrated by: Alma Cuervo
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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To many of us, the Earth's crust is a relic of ancient, unknowable history. But to a geologist, stones are richly illustrated narratives, telling gothic tales of cataclysm and reincarnation....
By: Marcia Bjornerud
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The Rocks Don't Lie
- By: David R. Montgomery
- Narrated by: Gary Telles
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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How the mystery of the Bible's greatest story shaped geology: a MacArthur Fellow presents a surprising perspective on Noah's Flood....
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Very Educational
- By Male Perspective on 12-01-13
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The Water Will Come
- Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World
- By: Jeff Goodell
- Narrated by: Ian Ferguson
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Across the globe, scientists and civilians alike are noticing rapidly rising sea levels and higher and higher tides pushing more water directly into the places we live....
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Well-intentioned but amateurish
- By R. Peters on 10-10-19
By: Jeff Goodell
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The Map That Changed the World
- William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology
- By: Simon Winchester
- Narrated by: Simon Winchester
- Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
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In 1793 William Smith, a canal digger, made a startling discovery that was to turn the fledgling science of the history of the earth - and a central plank of established Christian religion - on its head....
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Who knew rocks could be so deceptive?
- By Jody R. Nathan on 11-09-04
By: Simon Winchester
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Rockhounding for Beginners
- Your Comprehensive Guide to Finding and Collecting Precious Minerals, Gems, Geodes, & More
- By: Lars W. Johnson, Stephen M. Voynick - contributor
- Narrated by: Justin Price
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
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Go on an outdoor treasure hunt and enjoy all nature has to offer with this field guide to rockhounding, perfect for armchair geologists or anyone headed out on an adventure....
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Very well read. A textbook that flows.
- By Hood514 on 05-11-23
By: Lars W. Johnson, and others
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The Great Quake
- How the Biggest Earthquake in North America Changed Our Understanding of the Planet
- By: Henry Fountain
- Narrated by: Robert Fass
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
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A riveting narrative about the biggest earthquake in North American recorded history....
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Fascinating to hear the full story
- By Debby A Davis on 08-18-17
By: Henry Fountain
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College Level Geology
- By: AudioLearn Content Team
- Narrated by: Kevin Charles
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
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Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a great way to explore the subject of Geology. Following each chapter, there are key takeaways to drive home key points and quizzes that review commonly tested questions....
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Reptilian Readers Rejoice
- By S. Mccaffrey on 06-12-22
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The Spinning Magnet
- The Electromagnetic Force that Created the Modern World - and Could Destroy It
- By: Alanna Mitchell
- Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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An engrossing history of the science of one of the four fundamental physical forces in the universe, electromagnetism, right up to the latest indications that the poles are soon to reverse....
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Important topic, not what I was looking for
- By Ramona on 03-28-21
By: Alanna Mitchell
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Wonderful Life
- The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History
- By: Stephen Jay Gould
- Narrated by: Jonathan Sleep
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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High in the Canadian Rockies is a small limestone quarry formed 530 million years ago called the Burgess Shale. It holds the remains of an ancient sea where dozens of strange creatures lived—a forgotten corner of evolution preserved in awesome detail....
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Science made interesting
- By An Old Crow on 09-13-23
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A Crack in the Edge of the World
- America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906
- By: Simon Winchester
- Narrated by: Simon Winchester
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
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San Francisco Earthquake that leveled a city symbolic of America's relentless western expansion. Simon Winchester has also fashioned an enthralling and informative informative look at the tumultuous subterranean world that produces earthquakes....
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7 Hours and 45 minutes . . .
- By Tim on 12-09-05
By: Simon Winchester
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Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs
- The Astounding Interconnectedness of the Universe
- By: Lisa Randall
- Narrated by: Carrington MacDuffie
- Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
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In Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs, Randall tells a breathtaking story that weaves together the cosmos' history and our own....
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remarkable book with a caveat
- By Kindle Customer on 10-29-15
By: Lisa Randall
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Salt
- A World History
- By: Mark Kurlansky
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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The author of Cod and The Basque History of the World takes an extraordinary look at an ordinary substance — salt, the only rock humans eat — and how it has shaped civilization from the very beginning....
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I’ll never take Salt for granted again!
- By Murphus on 08-17-22
By: Mark Kurlansky
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Underground
- A Human History of the Worlds Beneath Our Feet
- By: Will Hunt
- Narrated by: Will Hunt
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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A panoramic investigation of the subterranean landscape, from sacred caves and derelict subway stations to nuclear bunkers and ancient underground cities - an exploration of the history, science, architecture, and mythology of the worlds beneath our feet....
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An interesting unearthing of some awesome spaces
- By Garry on 02-23-19
By: Will Hunt
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Humboldt's Cosmos
- Alexander von Humboldt and the Latin American Journey That Changed the Way We See the World
- By: Gerard Helferich
- Narrated by: Ray Childs
- Length: 15 hrs and 18 mins
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The thrilling story of the charismatic explorer who Simon Bolivar called "the true discoverer of South America" and the daring expedition that altered the course of science....
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Excellent book about someone I knew nothing about
- By Mark D. Jones on 06-19-10
By: Gerard Helferich
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The Ice Age
- The History and Legacy of the Glacial Period during the Pleistocene Era
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
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The early history of Earth covers such vast stretches of time that years, centuries, and even millennia become virtually meaningless. Instead, paleontologists and scientists who study geochronology divide time into periods and eras....
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Water
- A Biography
- By: Giulio Boccaletti
- Narrated by: Giulio Boccaletti
- Length: 14 hrs and 17 mins
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Spanning millennia and continents, here is a stunningly revealing history of how the distribution of water has shaped human civilization....
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Understand Built-Environment Governance~Know Water
- By Tom on 05-11-22
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Rocks and Minerals
- A Field Guide (Illustrated Field Guides)
- By: Evelyn Mervine, Vlad Stankovic - illustrator
- Narrated by: Simona Chitescu-Weik
- Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins
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A beautifully illustrated guide to rocks and minerals—a must-have for any rock hound’s library....
By: Evelyn Mervine, and others
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Meteorite
- How Stones from Outer Space Made Our World
- By: Tim Gregory
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Explore the universe and immerse yourself in the story of our solar system, planet, and life through meteorites....
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One of the best Earth creation books ever
- By Dipam on 07-07-22
By: Tim Gregory
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Soil to Foil
- Aluminum and the Quest for Industrial Sustainability
- By: Saleem Ali
- Narrated by: Douglas R Pratt
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Soil to Foil tells the extraordinary story of aluminum. Saleem H. Ali reveals its pivotal role in the histories of scientific inquiry and technological innovation as well as its importance to sustainability.
By: Saleem Ali
New releases
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Rock Collecting 101
- Essential Tips and Tricks for Beginners
- By: Phil Telles
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you fascinated by the beauty and diversity of rocks? Do you want to start your own rock collection but don't know where to begin? Look no further than "Rock Collecting 101: Essential Tips and Tricks for Beginners." This comprehensive guide is the perfect resource for rock enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. Discover the captivating world of rocks as you learn about their different types, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. With expert guidance, you'll master the art of rock identification using techniques and resources that will help you understand their unique ...
By: Phil Telles
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Soil to Foil
- Aluminum and the Quest for Industrial Sustainability
- By: Saleem Ali
- Narrated by: Douglas R Pratt
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust. It is also ubiquitous in the modern world, from aircraft to soda cans. A dizzying number of consumer and industrial products employ aluminum, typically alloyed, because of its availability, versatility, and malleability. Today, how efficiently we use—and reuse—aluminum is vital to addressing key environmental challenges and understanding humanity’s fraught relationship with the earth.
By: Saleem Ali
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Golden Science
- The Geology and Chemistry Behind Modern Day Alchemy
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Introducing "Golden Science," the ultimate guide to everything you've ever wanted to know about gold! Whether you're a student, a gold enthusiast or an investor, this book is for you. In "Golden Science," we take you on a fascinating journey through the world of gold, exploring every aspect of this precious metal. From the geology of gold to the environmental impact of mining, from historical gold rushes to modern-day technological advancements, this book covers it all. Chapter One takes us back to the beginning, exploring the geology of gold and uncovering the fascinating story of how this...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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The Singing Sands
- Unveiling the Phenomenon of Booming Dunes
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Dive into the fascinating world of the mysterious and enchanting phenomenon of the "Singing Sands" with this engaging new eBook. Be whisked away on a captivating journey, tracing the mystical tracks of the booming dunes from the corners of the earth to the comfort of your own home. Structured in 20 compelling chapters, the book unfurls secrets of the echoing melodies of the sands, delving deep into the heart of the phenomenon. Traverse through time and space in Chapter 5, "Geography of the Song," to discover the worldwide locations of these musical marvels. Journey from ancient times in "...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Promethium: The Element of Fire
- By: Lord Farquad
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Promethium is a rare and fascinating element with a number of unique properties. It is used in a variety of applications, including luminous paint, nuclear batteries, and x-ray generators. This book provides a comprehensive overview of promethium, from its discovery to its uses today. It also discusses the safety of promethium and its potential future applications.
By: Lord Farquad
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Adventures in Volcanoland
- What Volcanoes Tell Us About the World and Ourselves
- By: Tamsin Mather
- Narrated by: Emma Spurgin Hussey
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Adventures in Volcanoland charts journeys across deserts, through jungles and up ice caps, to some of the world's most important volcanoes, from Nicaragua to Hawaii, Santorini to Ethiopia, exploring Tamsin Mather's obsession with these momentous geological formations, the cultural and religious roles they have played in the minds of those living around them at different times throughout history, and the science behind their formation and eruptions.
By: Tamsin Mather
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Rock Collecting 101
- Essential Tips and Tricks for Beginners
- By: Phil Telles
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you fascinated by the beauty and diversity of rocks? Do you want to start your own rock collection but don't know where to begin? Look no further than "Rock Collecting 101: Essential Tips and Tricks for Beginners." This comprehensive guide is the perfect resource for rock enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. Discover the captivating world of rocks as you learn about their different types, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. With expert guidance, you'll master the art of rock identification using techniques and resources that will help you understand their unique ...
By: Phil Telles
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Soil to Foil
- Aluminum and the Quest for Industrial Sustainability
- By: Saleem Ali
- Narrated by: Douglas R Pratt
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust. It is also ubiquitous in the modern world, from aircraft to soda cans. A dizzying number of consumer and industrial products employ aluminum, typically alloyed, because of its availability, versatility, and malleability. Today, how efficiently we use—and reuse—aluminum is vital to addressing key environmental challenges and understanding humanity’s fraught relationship with the earth.
By: Saleem Ali
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Golden Science
- The Geology and Chemistry Behind Modern Day Alchemy
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Introducing "Golden Science," the ultimate guide to everything you've ever wanted to know about gold! Whether you're a student, a gold enthusiast or an investor, this book is for you. In "Golden Science," we take you on a fascinating journey through the world of gold, exploring every aspect of this precious metal. From the geology of gold to the environmental impact of mining, from historical gold rushes to modern-day technological advancements, this book covers it all. Chapter One takes us back to the beginning, exploring the geology of gold and uncovering the fascinating story of how this...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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The Singing Sands
- Unveiling the Phenomenon of Booming Dunes
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Dive into the fascinating world of the mysterious and enchanting phenomenon of the "Singing Sands" with this engaging new eBook. Be whisked away on a captivating journey, tracing the mystical tracks of the booming dunes from the corners of the earth to the comfort of your own home. Structured in 20 compelling chapters, the book unfurls secrets of the echoing melodies of the sands, delving deep into the heart of the phenomenon. Traverse through time and space in Chapter 5, "Geography of the Song," to discover the worldwide locations of these musical marvels. Journey from ancient times in "...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Promethium: The Element of Fire
- By: Lord Farquad
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Promethium is a rare and fascinating element with a number of unique properties. It is used in a variety of applications, including luminous paint, nuclear batteries, and x-ray generators. This book provides a comprehensive overview of promethium, from its discovery to its uses today. It also discusses the safety of promethium and its potential future applications.
By: Lord Farquad
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Adventures in Volcanoland
- What Volcanoes Tell Us About the World and Ourselves
- By: Tamsin Mather
- Narrated by: Emma Spurgin Hussey
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Adventures in Volcanoland charts journeys across deserts, through jungles and up ice caps, to some of the world's most important volcanoes, from Nicaragua to Hawaii, Santorini to Ethiopia, exploring Tamsin Mather's obsession with these momentous geological formations, the cultural and religious roles they have played in the minds of those living around them at different times throughout history, and the science behind their formation and eruptions.
By: Tamsin Mather