Social Science audiobooks

Célia é quem não viu - Abridged

By: Ricardo Santos David

Narrated by: Voz Sintética

Length: 27 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Segundo Célia, os médicos disseram que a entendiam, mas que ela ainda era muito nova e poderia ter outros filhos mais tarde. Eles ainda a alertaram na época de que a criança poderia vir com alguma deficiência ou talvez nem chegasse a nascer. Eu sou nova, sim, mas já sei o que é melhor para mim. Posso ter outros filhos depois, mas nunca serão... Read more

Supere a Autodúvida e Construa uma Autoimagem Positiva, se inspirando nos Ensinamentos de Napoleon Hill - Abridged

By: Max Editorial

Narrated by: Antônio

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: Yes

A autoconfiança é uma das qualidades mais importantes que uma pessoa pode ter. Ela nos permite alcançar nossos objetivos, lidar com desafios e viver uma vida mais plena e feliz. Neste e-book, exploraremos a jornada para desenvolver e fortalecer a autoconfiança. Ofereceremos estratégias práticas, exercícios e histórias inspiradoras para ajudar... Read more

Wenn die Gewalt erscheint - Abridged

By: Peter Sloterdijk & Gunnar Heinsohn

Narrated by: Peter Sloterdijk & Gunnar Heinsohn

Length: 54 minutes

Abridged: Yes

1 | Peter Sloterdijk: Wenn die Gewalt erscheint – Versuch über die Explosivität der Bilder Sendung: 26.12.1994 Urszenen der Gewalt finden sich bereits in der griechischen Mythologie. Der blutige Streit zwischen Thyestes und Atreus findet seinen Höhepunkt, als letzterer dem Bruder die eigenen Kinder zum Mahl vorsetzt. Als er erkennt, was ihm... Read more

The Rants - Abridged

By: Dennis Miller

Narrated by: Dennis Miller

Length: 1 hour 15 minutes

Abridged: Yes

There's good news for those that rage at the  evening news, shake their heads at Washington's  business-as-usual, or watch as politicians carom from  social crisis to political crisis to economic  crisis: Dennis Miller is back, and he means to shake the  nation by its lapels.

Miller respects no  boundaries. Whether the subject is... Read more

Obesity & Nutrition - Abridged

By: MAX EDITORIAL

Narrated by: Christopher

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Obesity is a complex health condition characterized by excessive excess body fat, which can have effects on physical and emotional health. In the contemporary world, obesity has become a global epidemic, affecting people of all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds. Understanding obesity and its intrinsic relationship to nutrition is critical to... Read more

The Calling - Abridged

By: Catherine Whitney

Narrated by: Susie Breck

Length: 5 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: Yes

In a bluff north of Seattle, overlooking the glorious vista of Puget Sound and the white-capped Olympics, stands Rosary Heights, the motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Dominic of the Holy Cross. On a dark night in 1997, a catastrophic mudslide shifts the ground beneath the motherhouse and threatens to send it crashing into the water below. By... Read more

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus - Abridged

By: John Gray

Narrated by: John Gray

Length: 1 hour 31 minutes

Abridged: Yes

The phenomenal #1 New York Times bestseller In this classic, most well-known, long lived, and tried-and-tested guide to understanding the opposite sex, Dr. John Gray, provides a practical and proven way for men and women to improve their communication and relationships by acknowledging the differences between them.Once upon a time Martians and... Read more

Anständig essen (Gekürzt) - Abridged

By: Karen Duve

Narrated by: Karen Duve

Length: 4 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Lebt es noch oder isst Du es schon? Karen Duve gehörte nicht eben zur Gesundheitsfraktion. Bratwürstchen und Gummibären wanderten genauso in ihren Einkaufswagen wie Schokolade und Curryketchup in 1-L-Plastikflaschen. Doch dann zog sie mit jemandem zusammen, der schnell den Spitznamen Jiminy Grille erhielt - nach dem personifizierten Gewissen der... Read more

The Chinese Fairy Book - Abridged

By: Frederick Martens

Narrated by: Niina Niskanen

Length: 1 hour 9 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Step into a magical world with The Chinese Fairy Book, a timeless collection of enchanting tales gathered by Frederick Martens. This compilation brings to life the rich folklore and vibrant traditions of ancient China, filled with mythological creatures, legendary heroes, and wise sages. Each story weaves a tapestry of cultural wisdom, mystical... Read more

Unraveling Habits - Abridged

By: Max Editorial

Narrated by: Christopher

Length: 59 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Presentation of the objectives of the book and the proposal to offer an alternative perspective to "The Power of Habit." Welcome to the book "Unveiling Habits: An Alternative Approach to The Power of Habit Book." In this work, we embark on a journey of exploring and questioning traditional theories about habits, presenting an alternative... Read more

Bill Gates: O Visionário por Trás da Revolução Tecnológica - Abridged

By: Max Editorial

Narrated by: Antônio

Length: 54 minutes

Abridged: Yes

William Henry Gates III, nascido em Seattle em 1955, desde cedo demonstrou uma aptidão excepcional para a tecnologia. Aos 13 anos, já programava computadores e, junto com seu amigo de infância Paul Allen, fundou a Traf-O-Data, sua primeira empresa. Essa experiência precoce acendeu a paixão de Gates pela computação e lançou as bases para o que se... Read more

Die Stille Irlands spüren - Abridged

By: Anonymus

Narrated by: Christian Quadflieg

Length: 1 hour 17 minutes

Abridged: Yes

* Der Zauber irischer Mythen und Märchen * Gelesen von Christian Quadflieg Willkommen in einer Anderswelt voller Feen, Elfen und übernatürlicher Kräfte. Mit den keltischen Mythen und Sagen, Märchen und Zaubersprüchen entführt uns Christian Quadflieg in einen irischen Zaubergarten. Mit Charme und Esprit interpretiert er die Texte und lässt uns... Read more

Americanidade - Abridged

By: Aylê-Salassié Filgueiras Quintão

Narrated by: Equipe Multicast

Length: 21 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: Yes

O Mercosul conduz uma forte tendência integracionista regional. Este trabalho tenta identificar matrizes e matizes culturais, econômicos e políticos configuradores de um sentimento patronímico - nem sempre explícito - que permeia as relações entre os povos e países da América (...). Com o nome de ""americanidade"" procura-se caracterizar uma... Read more

The Immortal Game - Abridged

By: David Shenk

Narrated by: Rick Adamson

Length: 6 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: Yes

A surprising, charming, and ever-fascinating history of the seemingly simple game that has had a profound effect on societies the world over.

Why has one game, alone among the thousands of games invented and played throughout human history, not only survived but thrived within every culture it has touched? What is it about its thirty-two... Read more

Childhood Obesity - Abridged

By: MAX EDITORIAL

Narrated by: Christopher

Length: 52 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Childhood obesity is a growing public health problem involving excessive accumulation of body fat in children and adolescents. This condition is one of the most pressing concerns today, given its substantial impact on the health and well-being of younger generations. This chapter will discuss the definition and prevalence of childhood obesity,... Read more

Feminismo de bolsillo - Abridged

By: Bel Olid

Narrated by: Adriana Galindo

Length: 3 hours

Abridged: Yes

"Mi fantasía es una metralleta. Cuando voy por la calle y un desconocido me grita algo: metralleta. Cuando el político de turno hace el comentario machista de turno: metralleta. Cuando el obispo dice en los periódicos que cómo queremos que no nos violen, si pedimos el aborto libre y gratuito: metralleta. Cuando en la escuela se valora hasta el... Read more

The Progress Paradox - Abridged

By: Gregg Easterbrook

Narrated by: Rick Adamson

Length: 5 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: Yes

In The Progress Paradox, Gregg Easterbrook draws upon three decades of wide-ranging research and thinking to make the persuasive assertion that almost all aspects of Western life have vastly improved in the past century--and yet today, most men and women feel less happy than in previous generations. Why this is so and what we should do about it... Read more

Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs - Abridged

By: Chuck Klosterman

Narrated by: Chuck Klosterman

Length: 5 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Over half a million copies sold!

From the author of the highly acclaimed heavy metal memoir, Fargo Rock City, comes another hilarious and discerning take on massively popular culture—set in Chuck Klosterman’s den and your own—covering everything from the effect of John Cusack flicks to the crucial role of breakfast cereal to the awesome power... Read more

Behold a Pale Horse - Abridged

By: William Cooper

Narrated by: William Cooper

Length: 2 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: Yes

In Behold a Pale Horse, William Cooper reveals classified information kept in secret government files since the 1940s. In this eye-opening work—read by the author—Cooper explores the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the war on drugs, the Secret Government, and UFOs. His lucid presentation of information transcends partisan affiliations as he... Read more

Inside the NRA - Abridged

By: Jack Anderson

Narrated by: Jack Anderson

Length: 3 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: Yes

A chilling examination of the NRA and its powerful influence on America.In 1996, deaths by gun violence in the United States totaled roughly 14,000. With so many casualties— along with an astounding rise of armed militias and the discovery of huge caches of weapons stockpiled in private residences— Americans were forced... Read more

أخبار جميلة - Abridged

By: سارة قصير

Narrated by: سارة قصير

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Abridged: Yes

أعدنا لكم الحكايات الشعبية من جديد، التي تخبئ في معطفها السحر والدهشة وتُحيلنا صغارًا، نلتمس الدفء في دار جداتنا. لنبحث في كنز الأزمنة القديمة عن هويتنا وتراثنا، ونرى في مرآتها مستقبلنا. استمع حصريًا ولأول مرة إلى الحكواتية سارة قصير في كتاب "أخبار جميلة"، وتمتع ب 19 حكاية شعبية باللهجة اللبنانية. سارة قصير هي حكواتية وممثلة لبنانية، جمعت... Read more

The Lakota Way - Abridged

By: Joseph M. Marshall III

Narrated by: Joseph M. Marshall III

Length: 1 hour 12 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Here are six stories from Joseph Marshall’s award-winning book, The Lakota Way, read by the author and enriched with musical performances by noted American Indian musicians Keith Bear, Joseph Fire Crow, and Andrew Vasquez.Rich with history and folklore, these traditional Lakota stories about life remain as relevant today as when they were first... Read more

LA SOCIOLOGIE RACONTE SON HISTOIRE - Abridged

By: Miguel Bevaurd

Narrated by: Thomas Célestet

Length: 2 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: Yes

·  Ce livre propose un voyage captivant au cœur des idées et des théories qui ont façonné notre compréhension de la vie en société. À travers une exploration des grands penseurs sociologiques et des contextes historiques qui ont influencé leur réflexion, il révèle comment ces concepts ont modelé les dynamiques sociales qui régissent nos... Read more

Apocalipsis imbécil - Abridged

By: Florián Recio

Narrated by: Martín Quirós

Length: 2 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Pensar ha sido considerado muchas veces como una actividad peligrosa, pero con los avances de la inteligencia artificial, es posible que incluso acabe siendo directamente abolida por la ley. Sirva este libro como revulsivo a la tendencia a mantener el cerebro al ralentí y con riesgo serio de que se nos acabe calando. Guárdelo bajo su almohada y... Read more