Science & Technology audiobooks

The Confidence Game

By: Maria Konnikova

Narrated by: Maria Konnikova

Length: 12 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

"It’s a startling and disconcerting read that should make you think twice every time a friend of a friend offers you the opportunity of a lifetime.”
—Erik Larson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dead Wake and bestselling author of Devil in the White City

Think you can’t get conned? Think again. The New York Times bestselling author... Read more

Philosophy Talk, Vol. 1

By: John Perry & Ken Taylor

Narrated by: John Perry & Ken Taylor

Length: 8 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Host philosophers John Perry and Ken Taylor invite you to join them in conversation on a wide variety of issues, ranging from popular culture to our most deeply held beliefs about science, morality, and the human condition. Philosophy Talk challenges listeners to identify and question their assumptions and to think about things in new ways.Fun,... Read more

The Idealist

By: Justin Peters

Narrated by: Corey Brill

Length: 9 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

This smart, “riveting” (Los Angeles Times) history of the Internet free culture movement and its larger effects on society—and the life and shocking suicide of Aaron Swartz, a founding developer of Reddit and Creative Commons—written by Slate correspondent Justin Peters “captures Swartz flawlessly” (The New York Times Book Review).

Aaron Swartz... Read more

Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos

By: Stephanie Roth Sisson

Narrated by: Peter Berkrot

Length: 16 minutes

Abridged: No

For every child who has ever looked up at the stars and asked, "What are they?" comes the story of a curious boy who never stopped wondering: Carl Sagan.When Carl Sagan was a young boy he went to the 1939 World's Fair and his life was changed forever. From that day on he never stopped marveling at the universe and seeking to understand it... Read more

The Antichrist, Ecce Homo

By: Friedrich Nietzsche

Narrated by: Christopher Oxford

Length: 4 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

The Antichrist and Ecce Homo were two of the last works written by Friedrich Nietzsche just before his mental collapse in 1889. Though both written in 1888, they are very different in content and style.

In The Antichrist, Nietzsche expands on his view that the submissive nature of Christianity undermined Western society, depressing and sapping... Read more

A Thousand Naked Strangers

By: Kevin Hazzard

Narrated by: George Newbern

Length: 6 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

A former paramedic’s "thrilling, captivating" (Booklist), and mordantly funny account of a decade spent as a first responder in Atlanta saving lives and connecting with the drama and occasional beauty that lies inside catastrophe.

In the aftermath of 9/11 Kevin Hazzard felt that something was missing from his life—his days were too safe, too... Read more

Whatever You Choose to Be

By: Ann Romney

Narrated by: Ann Romney & Tom Taylorson

Length: 29 minutes

Abridged: No

For today’s twenty-somethings, the possibilities and opportunities are exhilarating, limitless, and sometimes confusing, with no clear-cut paths for the major life choices one must make after college graduation. In this new gift book, inspired by a commencement speech she gave in 2014, former first lady of Massachusetts Ann Romney puts forth... Read more

The Nature Of Consciousness

By: Christian de Quincey, Ph.D.

Narrated by: Justine Willis Toms

Length: 57 minutes

Abridged: No

In this provocative dialogue Christian de Quincey describes the difference between consciousness and energy as “Consciousness knows, energy flows.” Energy and matter can be quantified but consciousness is non-physical and doesn’t exist in space or time. Consciousness knows objects but it is not itself an object. When asked if consciousness... Read more

A Doctor in the House

By: Candy Carson

Narrated by: Candy Carson

Length: 6 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

 “The life of a neurosurgeon isn’t an easy one, and Ben has been required to go above and beyond the call of duty almost constantly. The life of a neu­rosurgeon’s wife isn’t much easier. But it’s all been worth it. Together, we’ve been through poverty, tragedy, wealth, and joy, and we’ve had each other’s backs. I love that guy!” —CANDY... Read more

Radioactive!

By: Winifred Conkling

Narrated by: Andrea Gallo

Length: 6 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

The fascinating, little-known story of how two brilliant female physicists' groundbreaking discoveries led to the creation of the atomic bomb. In 1934, IrEne Curie, working with her husband and fellow scientist, Frederic Joliot, made a discovery that would change the world: artificial radioactivity. This breakthrough allowed scientists to modify... Read more

How to Be Alive

By: Colin Beavan

Narrated by: Colin Beavan

Length: 13 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

“This is the book where self-help turns into helping the world—and then turns back into helping yourself find a better life. Fascinating and timely!”—Bill McKibben, author of Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New PlanetWhat does it take to achieve a successful and satisfying life? Not long ago, the answer seemed as simple as following a... Read more

Spark Joy

By: Marie Kondo

Narrated by: Sumalee Montano

Length: 5 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up has revolutionized homes—and lives—across the world. Now, Kondo presents an illustrated guide to her acclaimed KonMari Method, with step-by-step folding illustrations for everything from shirts to socks, plus drawings of perfectly organized drawers and closets. She... Read more

The Lucky Years

By: David B. Agus

Narrated by: Holter Graham

Length: 8 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

“If you buy just one health book this year, then get The Lucky Years” (Howard Stern). In this groundbreaking guide, bestselling author David Agus shows how we can take control of our health like never before in the brave new world of medicine.

In his first bestseller, The End of Illness, David Agus revealed how to add vibrant years to your life... Read more

Loving What Is

By: Byron Katie & Stephen Mitchell

Narrated by: Byron Katie, Stephen Mitchell, MacLeod Andrews ...

Length: 9 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Out of nowhere, like a cool breeze in a marketplace crowded with advice, comes Byron Katie and “The Work.”

In the midst of a normal life, Katie became increasingly depressed, and over a ten-year period sank further into rage, despair, and thoughts of suicide. Then one morning, she woke up in a state of absolute joy, filled with the... Read more

Momma and the Meaning of Life

By: Irvin D. Yalom

Narrated by: Traber Burns

Length: 9 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

Psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom probes further into the mysteries of the therapeutic encounter in this entertaining and thoughtful follow-up to his bestselling Love’s Executioner In six enthralling stories drawn from his own clinical experience, Irvin D. Yalom once again proves himself an intrepid explorer of the human psyche as he guides his... Read more

Tor Darknet Bundle (5 in 1)

By: Lance Henderson

Narrated by: James C. Lewis

Length: 12 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

It's 1984 and Big Brother and Big Data are after you, stripping away one inch of freedom at a time. You are just a number to them, a cog in the matrix. A sheep. You need a cloak of invisibility. A super defense weapon to encrypt yourself online. This book is it! Master the dark art of invisibility today and get instant anonymity and access to... Read more

100 quotes by Voltaire: Great philosophers & their inspiring thoughts

By: Voltaire

Narrated by: Katie Haigh

Length: 24 minutes

Abridged: No

The French Declaration of the rights of Man and of the Citizen is one of the most fundamental documents in the history of democracy. A representative product of the philosophy of the Enlightenment, it holds the rights of man to be universal, without distinction of race or religion, introducing the idea that human rights are a feature of human... Read more

100 citations de Blaise Pascal

By: Blaise Pascal

Narrated by: Elodie Huber

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

Mathématicien et philosophe, Blaise Pascal est un des plus grands esprits ayant jamais existé. Il publia un traité de géométrie projective à l'âge de 16 ans, avant d'inventer la machine à calculer pour aider son père dans ses travaux. On doit à Pascal des avancées importantes dans le domaine des sciences, de la méthode scientifique, du calcul... Read more

110 citations pour le bac philo

By: various

Narrated by: Elodie Huber

Length: 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Les meilleurs devoirs au bac philo sont ceux dont la réflexion est structurée, nourrie des pensées des plus grands auteurs. Et pour vraiment faire la différence, il faut utiliser des citations pertinentes. Ce livre audio vous propose 100 citations classées selon les thèmes du programme de philosophie en terminale, et choisies pour vous donner... Read more

100 citations de Kierkegaard

By: Kierkegaard

Narrated by: Patrick Blandin

Length: 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Philosophe , chrétien et séducteur, Soren Kierkegaard fut une influence majeure sur la théologie en même temps que sur la philosophie occidentale. Poète, mystique et mélancolique, Kierkegaard s'attache à penser ce que signifie être sujet de sa propre existence, les sentiments entraînés par nos choix de vie, et la relation que la foi donne avec... Read more

100 citations de Sun Tzu

By: Sun Tzu

Narrated by: Elodie Huber

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Sun Tzu : un nom qui a traversé les siècles. Général, stratège, et philosophe, on lui doit le plus célèbre traité militaire de tous les temps : l'Art de la Guerre. Sa pensée a inspiré les plus grandes figures militaires, du général au dictateur, mais aussi de nombreux domaines comme l'entreprenariat, la stratégie commerciale, le contrôle des... Read more

100 citations de Marc Aurèle

By: Marc-Aurèle

Narrated by: Patrick Blandin

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Marc-Aurèle est le dernier des "Cinq bons empereurs" de Rome ; son règne marque l'apogée de l'empire romain, qui ne sera jamais plus riche et pacifié qu'alors. Il partage avec l'esclave Epictète une place majeure dans la philosophie stoïcienne, et ses enseignements n'ont rien perdu de leur utilité aujourd'hui. Ses Méditations sont une série de... Read more

Etwas mehr Hirn, bitte

By: Gerald Hüther

Narrated by: Gerald Hüther

Length: 6 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Nur wir Menschen sind in der Lage, unsere Lebenswelt immer besser nach unseren eigenen Vorstellungen zu gestalten. Indem wir uns aber immer perfekter an die so gestaltete Lebenswelt anpassen, verlieren wir allzu leicht auch unsere Fähigkeit, immer wieder nach neuen Wegen zu suchen und dabei aus den eigenen Fehlern zu lernen.Doch: Wir sind frei,... Read more

100 quotes from the Old Testament

By: JM Gardner

Narrated by: Katie Haigh

Length: 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Pupil of the great Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle is a massively influential figure in Western philosophy. Cicero described his literary style as "a river of gold". Modern ethics are based on his ideas about virtue; his writings literally encompassed all the scientific knowledge of the time and beyond, so much that many of his... Read more